Peculiar case of access denied

[vibhor_agarwalin]

Hi,

Using Win2K Server 2003 SP2

Some of my applications(.exe) don't run from their folders.

Double clicking says- You don't have the permission ......
Command Prompt - Access Denied

I am the administrator.
Now comes the surprise, if i zip it and run it from inside zip it works.

Any clues?

[Broni]

Try to create new user, and see if they work from there.

[patio]

What applications ? ?

[vibhor_agarwalin]

Mostly with installers.

I am login with administrator, so creation of new login doesn't come into picture.

[kuszmania9999]

whats the last thing you did to the computer?any protection?updated?

[vibhor_agarwalin]

Nothing

[Rob Pomeroy]

Where are these applications located (path)?

Have you checked your group policy settings?

[vibhor_agarwalin]

It happens for a part of installers.

Lately i was testing some installers, then i faced this situation.

For some it says "Access denied"

[patio]

Who compiled these installers ? ?

We're really going to need some more info here...

[vibhor_agarwalin]

These are general commercial installers.

Just downloaded from net

Like Textpad, editplus, some games, anything

Nothing make inside, all outside ones

[Rob Pomeroy]

Where are these applications located (path)?

Have you checked your group policy settings?

[vibhor_agarwalin]

Path is ever changing.

Where ever i download it.

What should i check in group policy, any specific key

[Rob Pomeroy]

I'm interested in the install paths rather than the download paths - or are these non-installed programs?

I'll get back to you re group policies but first, tell me this: have you messed around with group policies at all or installed any admin packs?

[vibhor_agarwalin]

Nothing,

The installation paths don't come into picture as "Access denied" comes as soon as i double click the installer.

If group policy or anything else had any impact, then it would effect everything.

I am facing it for 50% only