Error: Windows has blocked this software


  1. crimson
    Posts : 178
    Windows 7 Retail
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    Error: Windows has blocked this software


    W7 - Ultimate 64

    When I try to open a tutorial cab file, I get the following error:
    "Windows has blocked this software because it can't verify the publisher."

    What do I do?
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  3. Jonathan_King
    Posts : 13,354
    Windows 7 Professional x64
       New #2

    What happens if you go to the file properties and hit Unblock?
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  4. crimson
    Posts : 178
    Windows 7 Retail
    Thread Starter
       New #3

    I'm running a search for the file. I can't find it anywhere.

    Here is the error:
    Error: Windows has blocked this software-capture.jpg
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