How can I prevent file execution in a specific folder in Windows 7?

Right-click on the Downloads folder in your user folder and select Properties. Select the Security tab, then click the Advanced button:

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Click the Change Permissions... button:

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Select the entry for your user name and click Edit:

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Set the Deny checkbox for the Traverse folder / execute file entry:

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Click OK to close all windows.

bwDraco

Posted 2012-04-03T17:13:23.867

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1It took a bit more dialog boxes, but I managed to do that. Thank you! – Ramalhão – 2012-04-03T17:26:04.927

@Ramalhão: Answer edited to reflect correct procedure, my original answer wasn't quite correct. – bwDraco – 2012-04-03T17:52:33.707

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