"You are about to download an .EXE file" message when downloading

is there any way to disable this stupid message? Who cares if I am downloading an EXE file for Windows. I don't remember this message in older versions of Safari and I hate it in this one.

Hi
Safari 3rd party SAFT has many features, including "stop download warnings". Once installed, most features are accessed via Safari's Preference file.
You might also try deselecting "open safe files etc." via Safari Preferences>General, however, not sure if that will stop the warnings.

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Did you check your security software?
Boot the computer in Windows Safe mode with network support (press F8 on the boot screen) as a test to see if that helps.
*http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/how-to-start-windows-in-safe-mode/
Do a malware check with several malware scanning programs on the Windows computer.
Please scan with all programs because each program detects different malware.
All these programs have free versions.
Make sure that you update each program to get the latest version of their databases before doing a scan.
*Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware: http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php
*AdwCleaner: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/adwcleaner/ http://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/Removal-Tools/AdwCleaner.shtml
*SuperAntispyware: http://www.superantispyware.com/
*Microsoft Safety Scanner: http://www.microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx
*Windows Defender: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/using-defender
*Spybot Search & Destroy: http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html
*Kasperky Free Security Scan: http://www.kaspersky.com/security-scan
You can also do a check for a rootkit infection with TDSSKiller.
*Anti-rootkit utility TDSSKiller: http://support.kaspersky.com/5350?el=88446
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*"Spyware on Windows": http://kb.mozillazine.org/Popups_not_blocked
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I keep getting an error message that the file may be corrupted when I try to purchase from the itunes store.
It appears that the recent itunes software update is not working right with my computer. I have even tried to download after I shut off my internet software. To no avail.
Can I get a refund if I keep having problems and not getting my songs? Any help appreciated.

probably the best thing to do with a #10008 is to report it directly to the store. using purchase history or the email form at the bottom of the following FAQ would both work fine (use "other" in the message number field, and cite the number in the text of your message):
iTunes Store Download FAQ
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I just got my video ipod, and when i went to download music on it at iTunes, every song (4 in total) that I tried to download failed to do so, but took my money. All I got was this message,
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cosmini,
It is documented in the Apple Knowledgebase which can be searched at http://www.apple.com/support/
This article lists the site:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93434
As for ports, the store uses http and https which is port 80 and 443.
These articles discusses which applications need to be allowed to access the internet, such as when using Windows firewall:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304082 (Windows XP specific)
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305484 (Windows Vista specific)
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ace9001000 wrote:
so you mean i can get stuf like minecraft and note wothy with out it hurting my mac
You've already been told that the message you got is a standard feature of Lion, so stop worrying about it.

When i download an ".exe" file the only option i'm given is to save; i want to be able to run

when i want to download an ".exe" file i'm not given the option to run, only save. i want run option.

I understood the security reasons for not making it a default but didn't see why it should be completely removed, just put warnings on the option if needed.
re download: yes I realise that at least it's to a temp area that can be cleaned up. All I care about is that I click and it runs, I do not want to worry about saving it, bringing up Windows Explore, finding it and then clicking on it again to run it.
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Downloading a .exe file

when i attempt to download a .exe file it opens virex and then nothing happens.
i'm new with a mac so i have no idea why i can't download certain files off the internet.
this one is a game.
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Hi catty18,
First of all, Welcome to the Apple Discussion Forums!
The .exe file format is a Windows or DOS file format. This is an extension that is short for an "executable" file. I'm not knowledgeable about what Virex will catch but it is most likely the file carried a virus that Virex stopped from executing. Just a guess on my part. I don't think (I'm sure someone will correct me here if I'm wrong) that your OS will read .exe file format or at least not without third party software.
Search for ".exe file format" (Google for instance) and you will find many definitions of the file format.
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Just recently getting error message when downloading podcasts. Says "The iTunes Library file cannot be save. You do not have enough access privileges for this operation." Doesn't happen every time. Using Windows 7. What can I do? The files seem to be there but I don't know if they are being backed up to cloud.

Hi, DickmoAZ.
Thank you for visiting Apple Support Communities.
This sounds like a permission issue most likely with the iTunes Media folder. Here is an article that will help you troubleshoot this issue.
iTunes: Missing folder or incorrect permissions may prevent authorization
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1277
Cheers,
Jason H.

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I am trying to download a .exe file -- I just switched to a macbook pro from a PC. help!

You can download any file you like to your Mac, but you won't be able to run an .exe natively as they're for the Windows operating system. You could purchase something like Parallels if you want to run Windows software, or alternatively use Boot Camp.
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so you mean i can get stuf like minecraft and note wothy with out it hurting my mac
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Hi - is there a way for a mac user to download an exe file - I'm needing to download some software from my internet company in Africa - it tracks my usage, important because here we pay per download - thus the software is a program that tracks usage so we don't go over our monthly amount . . . as most things here, there is almost nothing set up for macs . . . hence my query: is there a way to convert an exe file so that I can use it? THANKS, Autumn

Hi Masego
Downloading is easy - but if it's an exe file then you might not be able to make much use of it on OS X, as it won't run.
To run Windows exe files on a Mac you need one of the following technologies:
1. A version of Windows installed on a separate partition of your hard disk, using Boot Camp.
2. A version of Windows installed using a virtualisation technology, such as Virtual Box.
3. I'm told that "Mono" will allow you to run certain exe files under OS X but I've never tried it myself. Mono is free and if you do a search for it then you might find someone who can give you more support.
Bob

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