Issue
While installing a program, you receive an error dialog similar to this:
Cause
This error is in fact a legitimate protection Xavier has implemented against malware installation. This policy prevents installers from unzipping files directly to the AppData folder, a common malware target.
Resolution
If you are getting this error while trying to install a legitimate program, you can use 7zip to extract the installer's individual files to a separate folder outside of AppData, then run the installer from within the extracted folder:
- Right-click on the software installer.
- Choose 7-Zip >> Extract to "<folder name goes here>" As an example:
- Open the extracted folder. Inside, there should be an installer (usually a .msi or .exe file) among the files listed.
- Run the setup or installer within the extracted folder, and the process should complete without further errors.