this file does not have a program associated with it

[foxygrandma]

When I download a program I save it so I can scan with an antivirus before I install it.    I then get the options of Open folder, Run, and View Downloads.   When I choose Open folder, I get this message:     this  file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action.    Please install a program, or if one is already installed, create an association in the Default Programs control panel.

If I choose Run or  View Downloads, it opens okay.  Any ideas as to what causes this?  Thanks.  Anna Ruth

[bailey]

It might be the program was installed in you computer. Try to find it in your program files.

[Allan]

You can safely ignore the above post

[foxygrandma]

It might be the program was installed in you computer. Try to find it in your program files.

Do I delete it then?     Anna Ruth

[patio]

Please tell us what DLoad this is ...

[SuperDave]

You should be able to let your computer search on-line for a program that will run that file. Then, you will know what type of file it is. When you click on the file you should get a pop-up asking what program you want to run the file. You can then ask for a search on-line.

[foxygrandma]

All right.  Thank you Super Dave.     
Anna Ruth