Problems opening .exe file on different computer

[Photofanatic]

I have uploaded a slideshow in .exe format to the web hosting site 'mediafire' so that 4 of my friends can access it and download it onto their computers. However when they have downloaded it none of them can open the .exe file - I think it is their security settings which will be preventing this - but it opens without problem on my PC - can anyone suggest how to advise them so they can view the .exe file please?

Thanks

Joy

[fh1805]

Joy,

Did you zip the exe file before uploading to MediaFire? Most of the anti-virus programs in use today frown upon a downloaded exe as being "untrustworthy". It is usually better to upload the zip file and then let the end-user download that and unzip its contents.

regards,

Peter

[Ken Cox]

Joy

as a test download the file yorself and then try opening it

yes or no - then you can give us and them a step by as to what happens

you might also have them r mouse the file to do a local scan from their antivirus software -- it may be indicating a false virus

ken

[Guest Yachtsman1]

On Mediafire there are now various methods of sharing your file, in other words the link you pass on to them. Firstly are you sure the file has beem downloaded correctly & in a folder. Recently I have opened a new folder with the intention of loading the exe file into it and the file has ended up at the end of my list of folders & I've had to move it using Mediafires move file sequence, which meant the URL I passed on to download it went to an empty folder. If you are sure the exe file is there, there is a box to the right of the exe name called share, with a drop down arrow, click the "Copy Link" box, this is the link to paste into your friends email.

Yachtsman1

[Ken Cox]

Joy

if the file is not of a personal nature you could send the link to me and see if i can open the exe

or

upload the file to the Cottage and see if your friends can download it and open it -

have your friends downloaded files before from various sources -- were the files exe's in a zipped state

normally programs are packed in a state different than an exe

there are many variables and questions to this problem

ken

[nobeefstu]

As Ken says ... check all your links and verify the download/playback yourself.

It seems strange that all '4 of my friends ' are having the same issue at the same time on 4 different computers.

One simple thing to check first ... is make sure their file is not Blocked in their file properties.

This wont assure playback ... but it is a necessary setting for some pcs. See attached image

*With MACS in the picture these days ... verify your friends are not using MAC only computers.

[Photofanatic]

Joy,

Did you zip the exe file before uploading to MediaFire? Most of the anti-virus programs in use today frown upon a downloaded exe as being "untrustworthy". It is usually better to upload the zip file and then let the end-user download that and unzip its contents.

regards,

Peter

Thanks - that sounds like it may solve the problem - I have been looking into how to zip a file - I have winrar installed on my PC which I could zip it in but will my friends have to have the programme in order to unzip it?? The other one in winzip but I dont have that and cant find a way of getting it for free! (again will the receipients also have to have it?)

I have tried also going to 'File' > 'create back up in zip' from within PTE but I have used a couple of pte templates in the show and a several slides have the same name but are in different folders so that seems to upset it! Any advice on how to zip a file which others will be able to open would be really appreciated - Thanks

JOy

[Guest Yachtsman1]

Move the exe to your desktop, right click it, scroll down to send to zip folder & bobs your uncle.

Yachtsman1.

BTW you don't have to zip it to upload it to Mediafire.

Yachtsman1.

[fh1805]

Tom,

I guess some folks, like me, don't like downloading software when they know that it isn't necessary to do so simply to upload a file and then send the URL via an e-mail or forum post.

regards,

Peter

[nobeefstu]

Tom,

Not sure why people like mediafire. I use dropbox (2GB free). Copy your slideshow in the public folder, right click to copy url, and email the link. No pauses, advertisements, etc.

Tom

I just tried it ... and I like it. Simple and easy and noise free (No pauses, advertisements, etc.)

Thanks for the suggestion