# Manually Downloaded Setup Not Running

## Problem

Manually downloaded image creator *setup.exe* is not running.

## Cause

This might be due to Windows security restrictions in the target computer which has blocked the downloaded file from running.

## Resolution

### Check if the file is blocked

1. Right-click on the ZIP file, and open **Properties**.
2. At the bottom of the dialog, click the **Unblock** button → **Apply** → **OK**. Then extract and run `setup.exe` again.

### Change registry setting to default

This issue can also occur if a third-party application has changed or corrupted default registry settings. Ensure the following:

1. Click Start and type `regedit` in the search box.
2. Right-click `Regedit.exe` and select **Run as administrator**.
3. Navigate to: `HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.exe`.
4. Right-click **(Default)** → **Modify** → Set value to `exefile`.
5. Navigate to: `HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile` → Modify **(Default)** to `"%1" %*`.
6. Navigate to: `HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile\shell\open` → Modify **(Default)** to `"%1" %*`.
7. Close Registry Editor and restart the computer.

Try running the `setup.exe` again after these steps.

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