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Problem with .exe files on Vista - disappearing/re-appearing

  • 24-04-2008 6:33pm
    #1
    eskimo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 682 ✭✭✭


    Hey

    For the past few weeks, whenever I download .exe installation files onto my computer and then open them, the installation box opens up but then disappears after about 2 seconds. After another 2 seconds, it appears again, then disappears again. When I then go and double-click the .exe installation file again, either the exact same thing happens, or it just doesn't appear at all. It doesn't work properly then until I restart the computer.

    I have managed once or twice to hit the "Install Now" (or equivalent button) while it's onscreen for those 2 seconds. But even then the program doesn't start installing.

    Anyone else come across this problem?


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  • #2
    rrpc
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,244 ✭✭✭rrpc


    I would suspect you have a virus. I've seen this behaviour with some viruses that stop you running programs - usually to stop you removing the virus.

    Another possible cause is Windows Firewall (or any firewall) that prevents access to the net by programs. usually a pop-up will tell you that the firewall has intevened unless you have turned this feature off.

    I saw a machine once that was so badly infected, even windows explorer wouldn't run. I had to start programs from a command prompt window which was the only option left.


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