Unable to run Setup.exe files

[Eriond.]

As topic, I am unable to run Setup.exe files which I have downloaded from the Internet. It only happened quite recently, and I have no idea what is causing this. I'm open to any suggestions and solutions.

 

Thanks.

[solbjerg]

Hi Eriond

Have you recently downloaded security programs, antivirus programs, firewall programs?

It sounds like a setting that doesn't accept .exe files!

A bit more information would be helpful :-)

Cheers

solbjerg

 

 

As topic, I am unable to run Setup.exe files which I have downloaded from the Internet. It only happened quite recently, and I have no idea what is causing this. I'm open to any suggestions and solutions.

 

Thanks.

[Eriond.]

Hi Eriond

Have you recently downloaded security programs, antivirus programs, firewall programs?

It sounds like a setting that doesn't accept .exe files!

A bit more information would be helpful :-)

Cheers

solbjerg

 

Hi solbjerg

 

I found the problem: When I right click on the file, say "ntregopt-setup.exe" and go to Properties, I see a Security section which reads: "This file came from another computer and might be blocked to help protect this computer." There is also an option to Unblock the file. When I unblocked the file, it runs as per normal. Is there a permanent way to 'Unblock' all such files? Thanks.

 

Also, on a sidenote: I have always been running SmartDefrag to defrag my system. However, a question just popped into my head: Should I use Advanced SystemCare's Disk Defragment, or SmartDefrag's one? What are the pros and cons of each?

 

Any feedback will be helpful, thanks!

[solbjerg]

Hi Eriond

I always download setup files to a folder I have created which I call "Downloaded program files". Before installing I the right click on the file and choose properties and un-block the blocking.

To disable the blocking function in the firewall is not a good idea, I think :-)

I do not think that there is much difference in the SmartDefrag function in the two possibilities, but you are a bit closer to the process and can easier change settings if you use the StandAlone version.

Cheers

solbjerg

 

Hi solbjerg

 

I found the problem: When I right click on the file, say "ntregopt-setup.exe" and go to Properties, I see a Security section which reads: "This file came from another computer and might be blocked to help protect this computer." There is also an option to Unblock the file. When I unblocked the file, it runs as per normal. Is there a permanent way to 'Unblock' all such files? Thanks.

 

Also, on a sidenote: I have always been running SmartDefrag to defrag my system. However, a question just popped into my head: Should I use Advanced SystemCare's Disk Defragment, or SmartDefrag's one? What are the pros and cons of each?

 

Any feedback will be helpful, thanks!

[barhell]

Hi, i also have had this problem and thanks to the info on this thread i have managed to get most .exe files to run but i can still not get the setup file for tomtom home to run would there be any other settings i would need to change?

Many thanks in advance if you can help.

 

Barhell

[solbjerg]

Hi barhell

Have you tried to add the program to the exceptions in your firewall?

Cheers

solbjerg

 

Hi, i also have had this problem and thanks to the info on this thread i have managed to get most .exe files to run but i can still not get the setup file for tomtom home to run would there be any other settings i would need to change?

Many thanks in advance if you can help.

 

Barhell

[detailer]

Defrag

 

Hi Eriond-If you're talking about "Disk Defragment" as found under Diagnose System, it's not the same as Smart Defrag,which can be activated as a stand-alone or from the GUI(through Utilities) in ASC. Smart Defrag has the "Optimize",or "file placement" feature which is not found in "Disk Defragment".But I believe the same algorithm is used in both for the "defragmenting".

[enoskype]

Hi Eriond,

Additional note to detailer:

 

If you have the PRO edition, enabling Smart Defragment in options of ASC 3 does the optimization and file placement. Please read the note just below "Enable Smart Defragment" in Disk Defragment section in Options of ASC 3.

 

Cheers.

[detailer]

Oops Again

 

Thanks Enoskype,I should have gotten a clarification on the version of ASC as Free or Pro first.Assuming it is the free version,my information is correct,right?

[enoskype]

Yes, it is correct detailer.

 

Cheers

[barhell]

Thanks for the reply solbjerg, i have tried allowing the programme in exceptions and even tried disabling my firewall while i tried to run the file still no joy.

Is it possible that there is just something wrong with the downloaded file and i am trying to find a solution that is not there?

 

Hi barhell

Have you tried to add the program to the exceptions in your firewall?

Cheers

solbjerg

[solbjerg]

Hi barhell

It's worth a try.

Good luck!

Cheers

solbjerg

 

Thanks for the reply solbjerg, i have tried allowing the programme in exceptions and even tried disabling my firewall while i tried to run the file still no joy.

Is it possible that there is just something wrong with the downloaded file and i am trying to find a solution that is not there?

[barhell]

I think there must have been an issue with the file as i have just retried and it has worked without changing any settings, thanks for the answers and i'm glad i found this forum as i have alot to learn,

 

barhell

[solbjerg]

Hi barhell

After a restart of the application perhaps :-) ?

Congratulation!

Cheers

solbjerg

 

I think there must have been an issue with the file as i have just retried and it has worked without changing any settings, thanks for the answers and i'm glad i found this forum as i have alot to learn,

 

barhell