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Error 1260. Windows cannot open this program because it has been prevented by a software restriction policy.

Troubleshooting


Problem

DB2 setup ran on Windows 2003 system may fail with the message, "Error 1260. Windows cannot open this program because it has been prevented by a software restriction policy.".

Symptom

Error 1260. Windows cannot open this program because it has been prevented by a software restriction policy.

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Modified date:
01 May 2025

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