"Open File - Security Warning" when running a LNK file

Page 2 of 2 FirstFirst 12

  1. Brink
    Posts : 72,051
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       New #11

    Hello Nigel,

    Double check to see if you are able to unblock the .exe files of these programs instead.
    If not, then what is the "Target" used for these shortcuts?

    You might see if creating a new shortcut directly from the .exe file may work like it did for the OP.

    Hope this helps for now, :)
    Shawn
      My Computer
    Quote Quote

  3. nigelmercier
    Posts : 78
    Windows 7 Professional x64
       New #12

    Hi Shawn,

    Didn't notice your reply until I had posted the fix I found, as an edit to my post.

    The secret was to use ICACLS
      My Computer
    Quote Quote

  4. Brink
    Posts : 72,051
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       New #13

    I'm happy to hear that you got it sorted Nigel. Thank you for posting back with your results. :)
      My Computer
    Quote Quote

 
Page 2 of 2 FirstFirst 12

  Related Discussions
Allow or Prevent to Unblock a File to Stop the "Open File - Security Warning" Prompt This will show you how to allow or prevent all users from being able to stop the Open File - Security Warning prompt by removing the unblock button and Always ask before opening this file check box for a...
I've been plagued with shortcuts that seem hellbent on making me want to turn off security settings in Windows 7 that are better left on. Does this sound woefully familiar? Well - here is THE CORRECT WAY (especially if the elusive "Unlock" option never presents itself - I certainly have...
How to Unblock a File to Stop "Open File - Security Warning" and "Windows 8 SmartScreen" Prompt This will show you how to unblock a file that you have downloaded or copied from the internet or external source to no longer get the "Open File - Security Warning" or "Windows 8 SmartScreen" prompt...
Hello and this is my First Post Can you help me with an annoying dialog that pops up when running shortcuts please? I have (portable) applications located on E: I can run those applications directly from E: without a problem - i.e. I don't get any warnings. However if I create a...
Hello. I am using 7100 build and I would like to know, how to forever get rid of the "Open file - security warning" dialog. It is of no use and it certainly does not help with security, it just annoys... thanks :)
Our Sites
Site Links
About Us
Windows 7 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation. "Windows 7" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

 © Designer Media Ltd
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:46.
Find Us