I cannot download .exe files. My OS is Windows ME. Is
this a common problem and does anyone tried a fix that
worked? They are a lot of suggestions out there but none
of them seem to work. Please help,

"judenver" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> I cannot download .exe files. My OS is Windows ME. Is
> this a common problem and does anyone tried a fix that
> worked? They are a lot of suggestions out there but none
> of them seem to work. Please help,

Here's the fix, courtesy of Alan Edwards, MVP:

If it is only .exe files, then read on and see if this is relevant:
You may have an invalid plugin.
Netscape-Style Plug-ins Do Not Work After Upgrading Internet Explorer
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=303401

Remove the plugin with Regedit.exe
Start-Run-Regedit.exe
Navigate down to this key and remove it, after exporting it as a
normal safety precaution.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet
Explorer\Plugins\Extension\.exe

If that key exists, then you will see what plugin has been installed.
(QuickTime by the looks of it and if so, I believe they have a fix)
The key does not normally exist.

....Alan

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