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Check to see if the file has been blocked by Windows

In most cases the file may be blocked by Windows. Check the properties of the file, there may be a note saying This file came from another computer and might be blocked to help protect this computer To check for and unblock the file, follow these steps:

1.Right-click the blocked file and then click Properties.
2.In the General tab, click Unblock if the option is available.

written by admin \\ tags: 2003, cannot, file, microsoft, open, server, windows

I just had this issue on a Windows 2003 server.

When you copy an .exe file from another computer to a Windows Server 2003 , there is blocked property set on the file. This is due to the increased security on server os. Do a properties on the file and select unblock on the bottom.

written by admin \\ tags: 2003, cannot, file, server. device, unblock, windows