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Old 08-10-2007   #2 (permalink)
David


 
 

Re: Windows found that this file is potential harmful

Jeff Koenig wrote:
> I am trying not to get so mad at this OS that I rip it off of my PC, but
> these types of deals are driving me nuts.
>
> I am in a database class and had a Access database file emailed to me (it
> was zipped). When I try to extract it on my laptop with Vista, I get the
> "Windows found that this file is potential harmful" error and can go no
> further. There is nothing wrong with this file. This is not the first time
> this has happened. How do I stop the error. I need to use the file. lol
> It works on my other XP PCs so I know that the file is good.
>
> Thanks - Jeff
>

have you googled for a solution? it seems that a related issue for some
is solved by adding registry entries to make certain files "low risk".
I don't know much about the issue but your question peaked my interest
so i did a bit of research. give google a whirl.

Dave
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