"This file came from another computer and might be blocked to help protect this computer".

[kimiraikkonen]

I have that message of some of my downloaded media files such as mp3s
or WMVs.

Securtiy: "This file came from another computer and might be blocked to
help protect this computer".

Why? How do i disable that feature and WHY DOES IT APPEAR? How do i
disable the "block" feature as i don't want to see it again?

I'm running XP Pro SP2.

Please help. Best regards.

 

[Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]]

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I have that message of some of my downloaded media files such as mp3s
or WMVs.

Securtiy: "This file came from another computer and might be blocked
to help protect this computer".

Why? How do i disable that feature and WHY DOES IT APPEAR? How do i
disable the "block" feature as i don't want to see it again?

I'm running XP Pro SP2.

Please help. Best regards.

Where are these files being downloaded from, and via what method?

 

[kimiraikkonen]

This situation occurs only if you:

1-Download files using Internet Explorer 6.0 (SP2 version)
2-Have Windows XP with SP2

I found a solution for newer files.

Originally posted by zebez:
run gpedit.msc
Goto: User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows
Components > Attachment Manager
Enable: Do not preserve zone information in file attachments

Will only take effect on new files.

URL:
http://episteme.arstechnica.com/eve...16/m/861007356631/r/555008456631#555008456631


Lanwench [MVP - Exchange] yazdi:

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

For existing files:

1. Right-click the file and choose Properties. Click the "Unblock" button.
or
2. Move the file(s) to a FAT32 partition (if available) and move it back.
The zone information will be reset.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


This situation occurs only if you:

1-Download files using Internet Explorer 6.0 (SP2 version)
2-Have Windows XP with SP2

I found a solution for newer files.

Originally posted by zebez:
run gpedit.msc
Goto: User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows
Components > Attachment Manager
Enable: Do not preserve zone information in file attachments

Will only take effect on new files.

URL:
http://episteme.arstechnica.com/eve...16/m/861007356631/r/555008456631#555008456631

 

[philgoetz]

This situation occurs only if you:

1-Download files using Internet Explorer 6.0 (SP2 version)
2-Have Windows XP with SP2

No - it also affects files downloaded with eMule.

I found a solution for newer files.

Originally posted by zebez:
run gpedit.msc
Goto: User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows
Components > Attachment Manager
Enable: Do not preserve zone information in file attachments

Will only take effect on new files.

Does not work. New files downloaded by eMule still are blocked.