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I have downloaded the Thunderbird .exe fie, but I can't get it to run

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gw.davis
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I have just updated my computer, and am re-installing my main programs. I have downloaded the Thunderbird file 3 times now, but I get a "save" rather than a "run" prompt, and when I try and open the file from the folder, it does nothing. No idea why it isn't working!

I have just updated my computer, and am re-installing my main programs. I have downloaded the Thunderbird file 3 times now, but I get a "save" rather than a "run" prompt, and when I try and open the file from the folder, it does nothing. No idea why it isn't working!

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Matt
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probably being corrupted by your anti virus. Are you downloading from Thunderbird.net