Windows 7 blocks exe files

On some occasions, however, you may find SmartScreen overstepping its bounds and blocking you from downloading a file you know to be safe. I don't recommend turning SmartScreen off completely because it is helpful in preventing you from downloading a malicious file or app, but you can disable it in Microsoft's Edge browser if you want to override its protection and go ahead and download a file it doesn't recognize. You can disable SmartScreen in the Windows Defender Security Center app in total or just for Edge, but for the latter it's faster to do so right within Edge itself, particularly if you are already using Edge.

Here's how to toggle SmartScreen off and on in Edge:. Note : If you're using a Microsoft Exchange account, your email server administrator can unblock certain file types. Contact your administrator for more assistance. There are several ways to send and receive a blocked file. You can save the file to the cloud and send a link to the file, use a file compression utility like WinZip, or even rename the file with another extension, then have your recipient change the name back to the original name after they receive the file.

Save the file to the cloud If you need to send a file that's blocked by Outlook, the simplest way to send your file is to upload it to OneDrive or a secure network share server such as SharePoint. Then send a link to the file. If you need to receive a blocked file, ask the sender to upload the file to OneDrive or SharePoint and send you a link.

Once you receive the link, you can open the file location and download the file. Note: For OneDrive and OneDrive for Business, you'll need to ask the sender to only send you a link to the file rather than attach the file to the email using OneDrive.

To obtain a sharing link in OneDrive, highlight the file and choose Get Link in the menu bar. Use a file compression utility Using a compression utility, such as WinZip, creates a compressed archive file that has a different file name extension.

Support UI. X Donate Contact us. New posts Trending Search forums. What's new. New posts New profile posts Latest activity. Current visitors New profile posts Search profile posts Billboard Trophies. Cannot download exe files on windows 7. Thread starter jim89 Start date Nov 8, Forums Software Windows 7. JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Previous Next Sort by votes. Nov 8, 12 0 10, 0. Hello, I cannot download exe files on windows 7.

When I attempt to do so the notification bar on IE9 only gives me the option of 'save' or 'save as'. There used to be an option to 'run' from the notification bar. He is technology enthusiast and an English teacher.

The wikiHow Tech Team also followed the article's instructions and verified that they work. This article has been viewed , times. This wikiHow teaches you how to prevent an application from running on a Windows computer. Applications can be individually disabled from within the Registry Editor on any Windows computer. Find the full name and extension of the program. Open the Registry Editor.

Open the Policies folder. Create a new key for blocked programs. Create a new string value for the program you want to block inside. Did this summary help you? Yes No. Log in Social login does not work in incognito and private browsers. Please log in with your username or email to continue. No account yet? Create an account. Edit this Article. We use cookies to make wikiHow great.

By using our site, you agree to our cookie policy. Cookie Settings. Learn why people trust wikiHow. EXE from Running in Windows. Download Article Explore this Article parts.

Tips and Warnings. Related Articles. Article Summary. Part 1. It's in the top-left corner of the Start menu. A pop-out menu will appear on the left side. Click All apps. This option is in the upper-left side of the Start menu.

Find the program you want to block. Scroll down until you find the app icon for the program you want to block. You may need to click a folder to view the program's app icon. For example, if you want to block Notepad, you would scroll down and click the "Windows Accessories" folder to reveal the Notepad app icon. Select More. It's in the drop-down menu. This will open a pop-out window.