Not all self extracting zip files are auto executing. If it is not, you have
to go to the extracted location and run the executable.

BTW, you should not really use the desktop for anything except shortcuts to
files that are stored elsewhere in proper folders. The shortcuts are usually
pointers to executables that run an installed program. It's not law - it's
just good practice.

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Regards,

Richard Urban
Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User
(For email, remove the obvious from my address)



"Optan" wrote in message
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I'm having the same problem. Did you find a solution to the problem?

"Nadine" wrote:

I downloaded a self extracting file off the internet, but when I unzip
the
files nothing happens. Is there something else I'm supposed to do? A
window
pops saying that the files were successfully extracted but nothing else
happens. The files do not open. The default location the files were
downloaded is my desktop. I need help please.