The user, focused on converting an AVI to MP4, inadvertently exposes their machine to modern threats because they are running an ancient, unpatched application with no sandboxing. The irony is acute: the “fix” breaks the PC more than the original error ever did.

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: Right-click the downloaded file, select Properties , check the Unblock box at the bottom, and click Apply .