Windows found that this file is potential harmful

>I am trying not to get so mad at this OS that I rip it off of my PC, but
> these types of deals are driving me nuts.
>
> I am in a database class and had a Access database file emailed to me (it
> was zipped). When I try to extract it on my laptop with Vista, I get the
> "Windows found that this file is potential harmful" error and can go no
> further. There is nothing wrong with this file. This is not the first
> time
> this has happened. How do I stop the error. I need to use the file. lol
> It works on my other XP PCs so I know that the file is good.
>
> Thanks - Jeff

> In Windows Mail go to Tools > Options. On the Security tab, choose
> "Internet Zone" as the Internet Explorer security zone to use.
> Un-check "Do not allow attachments to be saved or opened that could
> potentially be a virus." Click on Apply, then OK.
>
> "Jeff Koenig" <Jeff Koenig@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:0FE8FACC-0D65-486D-A739-BB9F9395784E@microsoft.com...

>> I am trying not to get so mad at this OS that I rip it off of my PC, but
>> these types of deals are driving me nuts.
>>
>> I am in a database class and had a Access database file emailed to me
>> (it
>> was zipped). When I try to extract it on my laptop with Vista, I get
>> the
>> "Windows found that this file is potential harmful" error and can go no
>> further. There is nothing wrong with this file. This is not the
>> first time
>> this has happened. How do I stop the error. I need to use the
>> file. lol
>> It works on my other XP PCs so I know that the file is good.
>>
>> Thanks - Jeff

>