I have downloaded an archive with Google Chrome on Windows 7 SP1 x64 Ultimate. I uncompressed it: amongst the uncompressed there is an .exe file. When I try to run it by double clicking on the file in windows explorer, it says "Your Internet security settings prevented one or more files from being opened", and it prevents the .exe from running:

If I move the .exe file to a different folder, I don't have this Windows Security message. Why does moving the .exe file fixed the issue?

I'm aware that I can follow the instructions on https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/2588679/error-message-when-you-try-to-open-certain-files-in-windows-7-your-int to prevent Windows Security from blocking the .exe in the first place:

Method 1: Reset Internet Explorer security zone settings to their default level

 

To reset Internet Explorer security zone settings to their default level, follow these steps:

1. Start Internet Explorer.
2. Click Tools, and then click Internet options.
3. Click the Security tab.
4. Click Reset all zones to default level, and then click OK.

Method 2: Reset Internet Explorer settings

To learn how to reset Internet Explorer settings, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: How to reset Internet Explorer settings:

1. Close all Internet Explorer windows. Select the Tools button, and then select Internet options.
2. Select the Advanced tab, and then select Reset.
3. In the Reset Internet Explorer Settings dialog box, select Reset.
4. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, select Close, and then select OK. Restart your PC to apply changes.

I have downloaded an archive with Google Chrome on Windows 7 SP1 x64 Ultimate. I uncompressed it: amongst the uncompressed there is an .exe file. When I try to run it by double clicking on the file in windows explorer, it says "Your Internet security settings prevented one or more files from being opened", and it prevents the .exe from running:

If I move the .exe file to a different folder, I don't have this Windows Security message. Why does moving the .exe file fixed the issue?

I'm aware that I can follow the instructions on https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/2588679/error-message-when-you-try-to-open-certain-files-in-windows-7-your-int to prevent Windows Security from blocking the .exe in the first place:

Method 1: Reset Internet Explorer security zone settings to their default level

To reset Internet Explorer security zone settings to their default level, follow these steps:

1. Start Internet Explorer.
2. Click Tools, and then click Internet options.
3. Click the Security tab.
4. Click Reset all zones to default level, and then click OK.

Method 2: Reset Internet Explorer settings

To learn how to reset Internet Explorer settings, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: How to reset Internet Explorer settings:

1. Close all Internet Explorer windows. Select the Tools button, and then select Internet options.
2. Select the Advanced tab, and then select Reset.
3. In the Reset Internet Explorer Settings dialog box, select Reset.
4. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, select Close, and then select OK. Restart your PC to apply changes.

I have downloaded an archive with Google Chrome on Windows 7 SP1 x64 Ultimate. I uncompressed it: amongst the uncompressed there is an .exe file. When I try to run it, it says "Your Internet security settings prevented one or more files from being opened", and it prevents the .exe from running:

If I move the .exe file to a different folder, I don't have this Windows Security message. Why does moving the .exe file fixed the issue?

I'm aware that I can follow the instructions on https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/2588679/error-message-when-you-try-to-open-certain-files-in-windows-7-your-int to prevent Windows Security from blocking the .exe in the first place:

Method 1: Reset Internet Explorer security zone settings to their default level

To reset Internet Explorer security zone settings to their default level, follow these steps:

1. Start Internet Explorer.
2. Click Tools, and then click Internet options.
3. Click the Security tab.
4. Click Reset all zones to default level, and then click OK.

Method 2: Reset Internet Explorer settings

To learn how to reset Internet Explorer settings, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: How to reset Internet Explorer settings:

1. Close all Internet Explorer windows. Select the Tools button, and then select Internet options.
2. Select the Advanced tab, and then select Reset.
3. In the Reset Internet Explorer Settings dialog box, select Reset.
4. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, select Close, and then select OK. Restart your PC to apply changes.

I have downloaded an archive with Google Chrome on Windows 7 SP1 x64 Ultimate. I uncompressed it: amongst the uncompressed there is an .exe file. When I try to run it by double clicking on the file in windows explorer, it says "Your Internet security settings prevented one or more files from being opened", and it prevents the .exe from running:

If I move the .exe file to a different folder, I don't have this Windows Security message. Why does moving the .exe file fixed the issue?

I'm aware that I can follow the instructions on https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/2588679/error-message-when-you-try-to-open-certain-files-in-windows-7-your-int to prevent Windows Security from blocking the .exe in the first place:

Method 1: Reset Internet Explorer security zone settings to their default level

To reset Internet Explorer security zone settings to their default level, follow these steps:

1. Start Internet Explorer.
2. Click Tools, and then click Internet options.
3. Click the Security tab.
4. Click Reset all zones to default level, and then click OK.

Method 2: Reset Internet Explorer settings

To learn how to reset Internet Explorer settings, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: How to reset Internet Explorer settings:

1. Close all Internet Explorer windows. Select the Tools button, and then select Internet options.
2. Select the Advanced tab, and then select Reset.
3. In the Reset Internet Explorer Settings dialog box, select Reset.
4. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, select Close, and then select OK. Restart your PC to apply changes.