I finally solved the pesky Vista problem, I bought a used Dell notebook with Linux/Ubuntu on it. I enjoy the new OS a lot, goodbye Vista! No more endless waiting on startup and shutdown, no more...

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I did everything you recommended, but I am still stuck with the "Allow this program Window" popping up. Vista is simply too frustrating! I would vote it as one of...

If I right click on the python.exe file I get a popup menu, but I don't see much in there to change the crummy situation. I looked thoroughly at properties, but there is no hint. It looks like...

Right clicking on the Allow Popup does not do anything.

Uninstalling and reinstalling does not help, I am still stuck!

Every now and then Vista comes up with a "Program Compatability Assistant" popup window (see image) when you want to run a .exe file.

If you make the mistake, like I did, and agree with the...

Thank you very much! I figured it had to be hidden in there somewhere. My default setting was to upgrade every day at 3AM, but I don't run my computer at 3AM, so it must have picked a random time...

I have an HP notebook with Windows Vista. I slowly got used to the childishness of Vista, but I cannot get used to the surprise upgrades.

You are in the middle of something on the internet,...