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unable to install/run .exe files - win8 06/02/2013 at 20:22 #41260
jc92
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hi all,

I am now (unfortunately) running on win8, and for the last couple of days I have been unable to open .exe files to install anything (with the exeption of adobe PDF).

i double click and get a loading circle on the screen, but the nothing.... with some exe files it prompts are you sure to which i click yes, but again, after that nothing.

the issue is preventing me installing all of the SimSig sims i did have, although i have about 6 installed.

anyone got any ideas if ive hit a red button somewhere and this issue is fixable?

edit: just to add the file appeared in task manager, but wasnt ever doing anything

Joe

"We don't stop camborne wednesdays"
Last edited: 06/02/2013 at 20:29 by jc92
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unable to install/run .exe files - win8 06/02/2013 at 20:44 #41263
John
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Is this any good, Joe?

http://windowsdiscussions.com/how-unblock-downloaded-non-executable-exe-files-windows-8-a-937.html

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unable to install/run .exe files - win8 06/02/2013 at 22:26 #41275
jc92
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ive done a bit of digging and its definetly a windows 8 (not SimSig software) issue.

fixed via regedit. but still very annoying!

"We don't stop camborne wednesdays"
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