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    winzip error?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by wing_gundam, Jun 24, 2006.

  1. wing_gundam

    wing_gundam Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm transfering files from computer to computer via winzip and sending over msn. Fine,

    but as I extract, i'm getting the message:

    "windows has blocked the file..... from being extracted."

    Has anyone seen that? I am now using winzip 10. What should I do to tell M$ to leave me alone?
     
    wing_gundam, Jun 24, 2006
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  2. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Use ExtractNow, its free, and good.
     
    usapatriot, Jun 24, 2006
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    Is the file an executable file (.exe, .jar etc.)
     
    Budding, Jun 24, 2006
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    thanks, i ended up figuring it out - just had to click on properties and "unblock"

    m$ just not up to par these days.... very much below the belt!
     
    wing_gundam, Jun 25, 2006
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    Are you running XP SP2? I think it's because there are self extracting .rar (compressed files) which auto install into your C:\Windows if you extract it that's why this is just a added form of secruity to weather you want to open the file or not.
     
    Bwen, Jun 25, 2006
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