I open a picture it says Always ask before open this file

claudiathompson

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Every time I open a picture it says "Always ask before open this file" ... over and over again, even when I uncheck it.

It never did this before till I had my computer reset to factory default at the repair shop. I am using Windows 8.1

It does it on about half the pictures that I have. Can someone help me please? It is so frustrating because I am working on a project and having to open lots and lots of pictures. :cry:
 

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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.0 x64
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Toshiba Satelite C55D-A Laptop
    CPU
    AMD EI 1200
    Memory
    4 gb DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Raedon 340 MB dedicated Ram
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    Built in
    Screen Resolution
    1366 x 768
    Hard Drives
    640 GB (spinner) Sata II
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    Built in
    Mouse
    Touch pad
Hi, I have a similar experience but with an .exe file. I solved it by right clicking on it and selecting Unblock this file.

Good luck, werty
 

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  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro/ Windows 8 Enterprise
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inspiron 1545/ Asus F5V
Option 1 in this tut will only work on the per file basis, so if you open another file with unknown publisher it will ask you again
Option 2 will not work if OP is running standard Windows 8 since Group Policy editor is not available.

To actually turn off all the naggings for different filetypes. You'll need to make a change in the registry as shown in the screen shot:
Note: If the key does not exist then you have to create one.

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  • OS
    8.1x64PWMC Ubuntu14.04x64 MintMate17x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home Brewed
    CPU
    I7 4970K OC'ed @4.7 GHz
    Motherboard
    MSI-Z97
    Memory
    16 GB G-Skill Trident X @2400MHZ
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450
    Sound Card
    X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Professional Series
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    Dual HP-W2408
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1200
    Hard Drives
    256 GB M2 sm951, (2) 500GB 850EVO, 5TB, 2 TB Seagate
    PSU
    Antec 850W
    Case
    Antec 1200
    Cooling
    Danger Den H20
    Keyboard
    Logitech
    Mouse
    Logitech Performance Mouse MX
    Internet Speed
    35/12mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
For reference, an alternative for those with no Group Policy Editor:
Group Policy Search

I personally don't get the Taboo about turning off UAC. To me a popup dialog that one reflexively hits OK on is next to useless. But to each his own.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.0 x64
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Toshiba Satelite C55D-A Laptop
    CPU
    AMD EI 1200
    Memory
    4 gb DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Raedon 340 MB dedicated Ram
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Built in
    Screen Resolution
    1366 x 768
    Hard Drives
    640 GB (spinner) Sata II
    Keyboard
    Built in
    Mouse
    Touch pad
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