When I try to install, I recieve a statement saying this type of file could harm my Computer?

As I've stated, I try to install FoxFire and a message appears, at the Run position, saying (This type of file could harm your com-
puter) If I was to go on and install it, Why, does this warning
appear?

This is displayed whenever you attempt to run an .exe file. It's simply to warn you that there may be dangers when you run these types of files, so make sure you trust the publisher.
Firefox is completely safe, and contains no malicious software, so just go ahead and click that Run button, you'll feel much better for it ;)

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