Shenan Stanley wrote:
> Chuck Anderson wrote:
>
>> s this simply not possible over a Windows XP LAN?
>>
>> I have a wireless network in my home with one remote computer. I
>> have shared a folder containing installation files. Some are zip
>> files, others are executables. I want to install software on the
>> remote machine by opening shared .exe installation files, but when
>> I try to Open them, nothing happens. I can see why this might be
>> considered a security risk, but is there a way to tell Windows XP
>> to open them anyway? (I have already disabled the firewall.)
>>
>
> PSEXEC?
>
> Not sure exactly what it is you are trying to do/your setup.
>

I'm not sure what to call the two machines (or if it matters).

Computer A: I have installed a wireless router on my "main" PC - wired
to an ethernet port.

Computer B: I have another (new/used) Windows XP computer with a
wireless card that is connected to the wireless network.

I am trying to install an application on B by going to a shared folder
on A and opening an executable installation file
(TweakUiPowertoySetup-new.exe). I have files and printers shared and
can even open zip files on A (from B), but when I double-click, or
right-click-Open the shared file, nothing happens ... no error, no
popup, nothing happens. If I double click on a zip file, I get a
warning about "potential security risk" but then I can open it.

> Are you saying you are sitting on the OTHER machine (not the one with the
> SHARED folder - but the one ACCESSING the shared folder) and when you
> double-click on the installer - nothing happens?
>

Correct.

> Can you copy the executable to the local desktop or something and run it?
>

I can, ... but it seems like it would be more efficient to keep one copy
on A and install it on B over the network.

> Get any specific error messages?
>

No message at all.