How to get rid of "Do you want to open this file" promp


  1. Z2TT
    Posts : 10
    Windows 7
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    How to get rid of "Do you want to open this file" promp


    Hi,

    Whenever I Open some .exe files, and also whenever utorrent wants to run on startup, I get the message "Do you want to open this file".

    I have Disabled UAC with the Slider in "User Accounts" in the control panel and reset the computer but I still get the annoying prompts.

    Any ideas?

    Thanks.
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  3. WalkerA WinTeam
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    Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) *** Windows XP SP3 (32-bit), OSX 10.6
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    Hi Z2TT,

    The solution in this thread is for XP, but I've tested and it works the same in Windows 7 -- although it may be necessary for you to be using Professional edition or higher, I'm not sure. Let me know how it works out.

    Cheers,

    Walker
    Windows Outreach Team
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  4. Z2TT
    Posts : 10
    Windows 7
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    Thanks.

    I will try disable them if thats what should be done.
    I am using Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit.

    I'll Disable them and let you know if it works.

    Thanks.
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  6. Z2TT
    Posts : 10
    Windows 7
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    Hi,

    I disabled those two policies and restarted the computer, However I still get the "Do you want to open this file" prompt. I double checked to see if they are still disabled and they are but still i get that prompt.
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