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can't open .exe files

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vickydee1

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Posted July 3, 2012 at 1:00PM

When I try to download a files such as one from TrandMicro (HouseCall - Free Online Virus and Spyware Scan)

A small window opens stating from the top:-

Opening HousecallLauncher64.exe

You have chosen to open

*HousecallLauncher64.exe

  which is a: Binary File
  From: http;//go.trendmicro.com

Would you like to save this file

                                   Save File    or   Cancel

When I click on the Save File ..... Either another window open saying

The file could not be saved because you do not have the proper permissions. Choose another save directory.

         or 

 Nothing at all happens at all, the window just disappears

Can you please help as I would like to do a virus scan and can't ....

Thankyou Vicky ........... :-(

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KRONOS the First

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Posted July 3, 2012 at 1:21PM

Is this problem that you cannot save or cannot open .exe files?

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lotvic

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Posted July 3, 2012 at 1:30PM

You will have to look at your UAC (permissions) settings.

Have you tried opening your browser with the rightclick 'run as Administrator'?

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lotvic

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Posted July 3, 2012 at 1:35PM

Chronus, It must be this one: "Getting started with HouseCall. Click Start Scan (32 Bit) or Start Scan (64 Bit) to begin. Please note that HouseCall requires a small download before it can scan your computer" HousecallLauncher.exe

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vickydee1

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Posted July 3, 2012 at 1:40PM

Lotvic

You have it exactly... So what do I do ...?

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lotvic

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Posted July 3, 2012 at 1:41PM

Sorry for triple posts, but just found this. It could be a setting in IE even if you are using FF ClickHere

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vickydee1

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Posted July 3, 2012 at 2:09PM

Hi Lotvic

I have just read this post ..

Yet another High Security Problem with Internet Explorer By Michael Horowitz

http://blogs.computerworld.com/16033/yetanotherhighsecurityproblemwithinternet_explorer

I am sure this is it as he mentions the same error window pop-up

All I have to do is now find the file propertise for an .EXE ....duh

?

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vickydee1

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Posted July 3, 2012 at 2:16PM

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robinofloxley

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Posted July 3, 2012 at 2:17PM

Right click an exe for Properties.

btw I often use Panda ActiveScan (I presume a similar scanner)

It will only work from Internet Explorer, not Firefox.

So try a different browser? Which are you using?

Just an idea.

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vickydee1

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Posted July 3, 2012 at 2:27PM

firefox

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vickydee1

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Posted July 3, 2012 at 2:32PM

How do I find an EXE ?

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