FIX These Files Can’t Be Opened In Windows 10/8/7
18FIX These Files Can’t Be Opened In Windows 10/8/7.
“These files can’t be opened” is a kind of error notification to Windows 10 and 8.1 users. People using Windows OS eventually get this notification message while installing a software to Windows PC. This error actually prevents users from installing applications, which are downloaded from any untrusted source like torrent websites, etc. Initially the alert message seems an error to you. But, it is an additional internet security setting of Windows. While you download any application from untrusted source and try to install it to the PC, your installation is blocked instantly, which is followed by “These files can’t be opened” alert.
First time I got the message on Windows 10 OS while installing a Windows application (even after turning off the ‘smart filter’ feature). However, people around the world also get the identical alert in different OS versions of Windows – in Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8. I don’t know whether Windows 7 users get the same error message or not. But, seeing this advanced internet security setting, I can assure you that Windows OS is getting smarter day-by-day as far as Windows security is concerned.
Some Windows users report that whenever they click on a file they receive the following Windows Security message: “These files can’t be opened. Your Internet security settings prevented one or more files from being opened.”
Typically, this sort of issue happens for every single executable file that the user tries to open. However, some users report that they encounter this error with every type of file they try to open while others only encounter the problem with several application launchers. This particular issue is fairly common on Windows 7 and Windows 8 (although there have been some reported occurrences on Windows 10).
The causes that will trigger the apparition of the These files can’t be opened error are diverse and can originate from a couple of places. By investigating the issue, we managed to compile a list with the most common culprits that will trigger the These files can’t be opened error.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops,and tablets running the Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 7 operating systems.Works for all major computer manufactures (Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Samsung).