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Re: [OM] OT running an executable on vista

Subject: Re: [OM] OT running an executable on vista
From: John Hermanson <omtech1@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 08 May 2009 08:05:54 -0400
We will try again.  Thank you.
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John Hermanson  |   CPS, Inc.
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631-424-2121  |  www.zuiko.com
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Chuck Norcutt wrote:
> I should also have mentioned the possibility that the file was corrupted 
> during download.  Flip a few of the right bits and the file won't be 
> recognized for what it is (or was supposed to be).  I suggest you try 
> downloading again and see if that solves the problem.
> 
> Chuck Norcutt
> 
> Chuck Norcutt wrote:
>> What's the extension on the install file?
>>
>> Chuck Norcutt
>>
>> John Hermanson wrote:
>>> I was helping my sister with her new HP laptop which has vista as OS.  I 
>>> downloaded the free version of Avira Anti-Virus and saved it to a folder 
>>> on the desktop.   When I double clicked the install file, vista opened a 
>>> window asking me "what program do you want to use to open the file" like 
>>> acrobat reader or media player.  What?  Vista would not allow me to run 
>>> the file to install the program.  I looked under user accounts and my 
>>> sister is the only user and is logged on as administrator. Right 
>>> clicking the file does not offer the option to "run" file.  Obviously I 
>>> have no vista experience.  What gives?
>>> ___________________________________
>>> John Hermanson  |   CPS, Inc.
>>> 21 South Ln., Huntington NY 11743
>>> 631-424-2121  |  www.zuiko.com
>>> Olympus OM Service since 1977
>>> Gallery: www.zuiko.com/album/index.html
>>>
>>>
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