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Windows 7 - Open File Security Warning - Enable or Disable Open File Security Warning - Enable or Disable How to Disable the "Open File Security Warning" in Windows
Published by Brink
08-22-2011
| Open File Security Warning - Enable or Disable How to Disable the "Open File Security Warning" in Windows  Information This will show you how to enable or disable XP, Vista, or Windows 7 prompting you with the Open File Security Warning when you open or run a downloaded or copied file from the internet or another computer on your computer.
You will need to be logged in as an administrator to be able to do the steps in this tutorial.  Warning The Open File - Security Warning prompt is a security measure in Windows 7 and Vista to ask for your permission (like UAC) before allowing a downloaded or copied file from the internet or another computer to be opened or run on your computer.
Disabling Open File - Security Warning will reduce the security level of Windows, and place your computer at a higher risk of being infected by malware.
Disable at your own risk if you no longer want to have a Open File - Security Warning. EXAMPLE: Open File - Security Warning - Do you want to open this File? Unknown Publisher
- The Publisher could not be verified. Are you sure you want to run this software? Unknown Publisher
- Do you want tio run this file? Application
 OPTION ONE
Using a REG File Download
NOTE: This option will affect all users on the computer. 1. To Enable the "Open File Security Warning" NOTE: This is the default setting.A) Click on the Download button below to download the file below. Enable_Open-File_Security_Warning.reg  B) Go to step 3. 2. To Disable the "Open File Security Warning"A) Click on the Download button below to download the file below. Disable_Open-File_Security_Warning.reg 
 Note This will include the same file extensions in step 4D of OPTION TWO below. If you would like to add or remove file extensions from the exception list, then: - After downloading the REG file, do steps 3-5 below first.
- Open the Start Menu, type regedit in the search box, and press Enter.
- If prompted by UAC, click on Yes (Windows 7) or Continue (Vista).
- In regedit, navigate to the location below:
Code: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Associations
- In the right pane of Associations, double click on LowRiskFileTypes.
- Add or remove file extensions using the same format, and click on OK when finished.
- Close regedit, and go to step 6 below.
 3. Click on Save, and save the .reg file to the desktop. 4. Right click on the downloaded .reg file and click on Merge. 5. Click on Run, Yes (Windows 7) or Continue (Vista), Yes, and OK when prompted. 6. Log off and log on, or restart the computer to apply. 7. When done, you can delete the downloaded .reg file if you like. OPTION TWO
Through the Local Group Policy Editor
1. Open the all users, specific users or groups, or all users except administrators Local Group Policy Editor for how you want this policy applied. 2. In the left pane, click on to expand User Configuration, Administrative Templates, Windows Components, and Attachment Manager. (see screenshot below) 3. To Enable the "Open File Security Warning"A) In the right pane, double click on Do not preserve zone information in file attachments. (see screenshot below step 2)
B) Select (dot) either Not Configured or Disabled, and click on OK. (see screenshot below) NOTE: Not Configured is the default setting. C) In the right pane, double click on Inclusion list for low file types. (see screenshot below step 2)
D) Select (dot) either Not Configured or Disabled, and click on OK. (see screenshot below) NOTE: Not Configured is the default setting.
4. To Disable the "Open File Security Warning"A) In the right pane, double click on Do not preserve zone information in file attachments. (see screenshot below step 2)
B) Select (dot) Enabled, and click on OK. (see screenshot below) C) In the right pane, double click on Inclusion list for low file types. (see screenshot below step 2)
D) Select (dot) Enabled, then copy and paste the extensions below exactly as is into the Options box and click on OK. (see screenshot below) NOTE: These are the most common file extensions for this. If you like, you could add or remove file extensions to or from the list at anytime for those that you want to or do not want to get a Open File - Security Warning for. Code: .avi;.bat;.com;.cmd;.exe;.htm;.html;.mpg;.mpeg;.mov;.mp3;.msi;.m3u;.rar;.reg;.txt;.vbs;.wav;.zip; 
5. Close the Local Group Policy Editor window. That's it,
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08-22-2011
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#1 | | Windows 7 Ultimate X86 SP1 |
Good job Shawn, and quick on the draw too.
However when I open the tutorial page (and others which have several thumbnails) the display is truncated on both sides. 
This is how it looks when I hit Reply to the thread.
EDIT: I just downloaded and Merged the Disable warning, and I am still getting the warning on the downloaded .reg file. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Brittechnologies II OS Windows 7 Ultimate X86 SP1 CPU i5-2550K differing speeds depending on the day Motherboard ASUS P8X68-V PRO/GEN3 Memory 16GB G.Skill Sniper 2133MHz, 4X4GB Graphics Card ASUS ENGTX460 DirectCU/2DI/1GD5 GeForce GTX 460 Sound Card Onboard Realtek 5-1 Monitor(s) Displays Samsung P2570HD Screen Resolution 1920x1080 Keyboard Old Dell USB From 10 yrs Ago Mouse Gigabyte m6900 wired PSU Corsair HX650W Case Inwin Dragon rider Cooling Hyper 212 EVO w/two Noctua fans @1300 RPM Hard Drives TBA Internet Speed 8-19 Mbs down, 3-4 Mbs up Comcast Cable Other Info 5 fans, LG Bluray/R/RE, ASUS DVD/R/RW |
08-22-2011
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#2 | | Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1 |
Hello Gary,
Spacing issue fixed.
Did you log off and log on, or restart the computer after merging the disable REG download? | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Self built custom OS Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1 CPU Intel i7-980X 3.3 Ghz (3.48 Ghz OC'd) Motherboard ASUS P6X58D Premium Memory 12 GB (2GBx6) DDR3 PC3-16000 2000 MHz Kingston HyperX Graphics Card Sapphire HD5870 Eyefinity 6 2GB Sound Card Realtek HD Audio ALC889 Integrated Chip Monitor(s) Displays 3x 27" Asus VE278Q Screen Resolution 1920x1080 Keyboard Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution Mouse Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution PSU OCZ Series Gold OCZZ1000M 1000W Case Corsair Obsidian 800D Cooling Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme Copper CPU heat sink w/120 MM Hard Drives 160GB OCZ RevoDrive X2
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08-22-2011
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#3 | | Windows 7 Ultimate X86 SP1 |
Well, no I didn't.  It works now, got in a big hurry. Page looks fine now too. Thanks! | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Brittechnologies II OS Windows 7 Ultimate X86 SP1 CPU i5-2550K differing speeds depending on the day Motherboard ASUS P8X68-V PRO/GEN3 Memory 16GB G.Skill Sniper 2133MHz, 4X4GB Graphics Card ASUS ENGTX460 DirectCU/2DI/1GD5 GeForce GTX 460 Sound Card Onboard Realtek 5-1 Monitor(s) Displays Samsung P2570HD Screen Resolution 1920x1080 Keyboard Old Dell USB From 10 yrs Ago Mouse Gigabyte m6900 wired PSU Corsair HX650W Case Inwin Dragon rider Cooling Hyper 212 EVO w/two Noctua fans @1300 RPM Hard Drives TBA Internet Speed 8-19 Mbs down, 3-4 Mbs up Comcast Cable Other Info 5 fans, LG Bluray/R/RE, ASUS DVD/R/RW |
08-22-2011
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#4 | | Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1 |
LOL, you're most welcome Gary. Thank you. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Self built custom OS Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1 CPU Intel i7-980X 3.3 Ghz (3.48 Ghz OC'd) Motherboard ASUS P6X58D Premium Memory 12 GB (2GBx6) DDR3 PC3-16000 2000 MHz Kingston HyperX Graphics Card Sapphire HD5870 Eyefinity 6 2GB Sound Card Realtek HD Audio ALC889 Integrated Chip Monitor(s) Displays 3x 27" Asus VE278Q Screen Resolution 1920x1080 Keyboard Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution Mouse Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution PSU OCZ Series Gold OCZZ1000M 1000W Case Corsair Obsidian 800D Cooling Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme Copper CPU heat sink w/120 MM Hard Drives 160GB OCZ RevoDrive X2
** 2 x 1TB Samsung HDD HD154UI SATA Internet Speed 50 Mb/s Download and 2 Mb/s Upload Other Info Microsoft LifeCam Cinema
** Lite-On iHBS212 12x BD Writer
** Samsung CLX-3175FW Printer
** Netgear WNDR3800 Router
** Motorola SBG6580 Cable Modem
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