exe files

This has probably been discussed before but a search doesn't bring it up. Here's the setup: I have an exe installed in Win7. I'd like to be able to run it from XP mode (and also from 7). I set up a shortcut in XP mode. It works! I reboot and it no longer works!? The shortcut properties in the...

Having changed from XP I find the "Search" facility in Win 7 to be unsatisfactory for my purposes. Whilst it will locate files that have been indexed I am unable to locate system files and others. eg. .exe and .dll. I have just had need to locate a .dll file and the search facility would not do...

Hey there, I foolishly agreed to help my boss get some malware off his daughter's laptop, specifically Win 7 Antimalware 2011. I managed to get rid of it using Spyware Doctor but now when I click on any .exe it goes to the "open with" window. If I right click and open as administrator it...

this has been occurring ever since my computer was diagnosed with a trojan. i removed it, and ever since then no .EXE files will open. I will click on any .EXE file, the revolving circle signifying loading will show for a second, and then it won't load at all - the program is not present in the...

Hello, As the title suggests, I'm having the common problem everybody is facing with file permissions and Windows 7. I have tried all solutions I could find on this forum, but nothing worked. Here is the situations: - I used to run WinXP Professional. I copied all my files to an EXTERNAL...

I love sticky notes but am having a problem. 2 days ago the exe file just disappeared. I downloaded it and reinstalled it. Early today I quite being able to cut from one note to another. Now I can no longer get notes to close. I've reinstalled and rebooted with no success. Suggestions...

I enabled the checkbox in the properties->Compatibility tab of a certain *.exe Privilege level: Run this program as an administrator=yes The check in the checkbox is accepted. I click "apply" and close the properties. However when double click afterwards on such an *.exe in...

The list: Computer Task Database and Spyware Directory.

This has been happening with many games that I download off the internet. After the game downloads and installs, the exe file goes from being a program installer to a video game launcher. Windows fails to realize this, and every time I start the game the UAC pops up and I have to confirm that...

When I try to run an exe from the option that appears in the download dialog instead of saving it, after it finishes downloading the exe isn't ran and the download box closes, leaving me having to redownload it and forcing to save it in order to run it. I am posting this here, just incase...

I have looked up every solution, and none of them have worked. with the regedit.exe changing exe to .com and all sorts of ridiculous things, and my computer will not let me open a thing. i get a window that pops up that says Windows Security Alert & whatever program i'm trying to open is...

HI, i purchased this off Microsoft under the Ultimate Steal thing, so it only cost me £40. It directed me to a link to download the 502mb exe file named ' X12-30307.exe ' . However my problem occurs when i click the exe to run the program. The first stage is windows shouts at me for permissions...

I believe I've got it down to a science. 1. Unhackme - http://www.greatis.com/unhackme/ removes ALL of those Antivirus 20xx both the fake alerts and the programs that can't be uninstalled. Deals with the registry so the usuall legalese to registry modification aplies so be careful. But by...

Needing help with a Bad Image error that states that Cryptsp.dll is not a proper windows files or not installed properly. This error appears anytime an .exe file is opening or attempting to open. Thanks- MT

Hi I have set up a laptop running Windows 7 with an Administrator Account and a general User Account (not the Windows 7 Guest). When I log on to the User Account, I get two *.exe files trying to load which require administrator permissions. The files are part of the laptop manufacturers...

Tjaa! Jag har köpt mig en dator med Windows 7 (såklart, annars hade jag vart på ett annat forum..) och jag har en del program och spel på min externa hårddisk jag som ska föra över. Och allt går bra fram tills det kommer till exe filerna, då står det: Du måste ha behörighet...

Hello there, I'm not quite sure where to put this thread but at some point I'm having issues with my Win7Ultimate x64 Some zip files that contain .exe files for an example New_EFS_Tool.zip that contains "New EFS- Normal.exe" and "New EFS- Silent.exe" These two files are being blocked by...

Does windows 7 has a tool to read or export command lines supported by .exe files ? I wanted to find the command for a player to load file, and other commands if possible. If such tool done exist in windows 7, where can i get one ? Thanks in advance :) Reason why i ask is because using CMD...

Hi all, I'm totally lost, been trying a few things, but no luck. Windows 7 on my laptop isn't working right. When I run an exe, it says file not found. I've run spybot, avg, Virus Removal Tool, and a few others, its found some objects, and removed, but still not working right. My sound works...

I was playing around in the C:\Windows\System32\oobe folder and ran the exe files located there. Now everytime i boot i get setup is preparing your computer for first use. is there anyway to prevent this?