how do i access .exe file not allowed due to windows security

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I need to access access a 16-bit subsystem fix - xp .exe so that I can run
certain dos programs. However, when i try to access it i have a pop-up (error
message)from windows security that the file is blocked beacuse it could be
malignant. How do I a) access the file, or b) turn off the security or c)
find a different solution to my problem. My computor has XP with SP2 and
everything seems to be up-to-date. I even tried accessing the file with my
virus checker off but it is clearly a windows security problem. Please
someone help me... I need to use this file to access a program for uni!!!
Thanks!!
 
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I need to access access a 16-bit subsystem fix - xp .exe so that I
can run certain dos programs. However, when i try to access it i have
a pop-up (error message)from windows security that the file is
blocked beacuse it could be malignant. How do I a) access the file,
or b) turn off the security or c) find a different solution to my
problem. My computor has XP with SP2 and everything seems to be
up-to-date. I even tried accessing the file with my virus checker off
but it is clearly a windows security problem. Please someone help
me... I need to use this file to access a program for uni!!! Thanks!!
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When you right click the file and select properties is there a box that says
"Unblock" in there? If so try ticking it and seeing if that then allows you
to access the file.

--
Galen - MS MVP - Windows (Shell/User & IE)

"You know that a conjurer gets no credit when once he has explained his
trick; and if I show you too much of my method of working, you will
come to the conclusion that I am a very ordinary individual after all."

Sherlock Holmes
 
Thanks Galen, THAT WORKED!!! I had been trying to access it after I
unzippedd it - and nothing cmae up - but then i tried right clicking it while
it was still zipped and there was the unblock!! Thank-you so much!!! :D
 
In dana_no1 <[email protected]> had this to say:

My reply is at the bottom of your sent message:
Thanks Galen, THAT WORKED!!! I had been trying to access it after I
unzippedd it - and nothing cmae up - but then i tried right clicking
it while it was still zipped and there was the unblock!! Thank-you so
much!!! :D
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No problem, glad to be of assistance.

--
Galen - MS MVP - Windows (Shell/User & IE)

"You know that a conjurer gets no credit when once he has explained his
trick; and if I show you too much of my method of working, you will
come to the conclusion that I am a very ordinary individual after all."

Sherlock Holmes
 
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