Because i'm not computer literate, obviously.

mint 17 qiana.

Some of you may of seen another thread of mine regarding how i can no longer open various types of files, exe being one.
This has been happening for quite some time now so i thought i'd completely get rid of Opera and then reinstall it.[12.16] I did this but it didn't alter the problem.
I then decided to download version 11.60 in case an earlier version may help?
However as i'm absolutely useless with all things to do with computers, and especially anything to do with linux, i don't know how to install it!
I clicked on a folder named 'opera' and amongst the files in it there is one looking like a big cog.[also named opera.] I presume this is the one that i need to click on?
When i did i was told 'file is not supported.'

What can i do? I feel like i'm going to have to abandon Opera for good, it seems like the only choice i have.
I've been using Opera for years now and would rather not stop using it.

Thank You.

I tried to open another operamail account earlier and got to the point where i had to go to the inbox in the new account to verify everything.
However each time i try to login i am told i'm using the wrong p/w or username.[which i'm not.] I just gave up on the whole idea in the end, and opened an account somewhere else.
The trouble is that every 5 minutes a box appears on the screen telling me 'authentication failed' and that there is a 'lookup error, cancel/try again.'
I can't verify the account as i cannot login to get the email sent to me.
Is there a way to delete this account?
Thanks.

Linux Mint 17.

I updated opera a few yrs ago and lost all bookmarks, notes, etc, so that has made me reluctant to do it again. Although you are right of course.

Things have changed again. Whereas i'd be able to get to the 'download' page before everything halted, i now can't even get to that.
Anything that i click on that says download just doesn't work anymore, the whole thing stops there. I've tried to open all types of files and its the same thing.

Just tried to get my free HD music sampler from HD Tracks and got the same old message: 'No run action specified for files of this type (application/x-bittorrent) - you can set a run action by choosing `Set Run Action' from the File menu, or you can just drag the file to an application.'

This is really pissing me off! I've gone to preferences/downloads/etc and followed instructions on how to fix this but it doesn't work.
Why is it the same when i use other browsers?

Thanks.
Version 12.16, isn't that the latest? If it is then i'm stuffed!

I got this message yesterday when i tried to open up some software.
'application/x-ms-dos-executable'

Its all to do with 'preferences/advanced/downloads' isn't it?

I got this message before.
No run action specified for files of this type (application/x-rpm) - you can set a run action by choosing `Set Run Action' from the File menu, or you can just drag the file to an application.

How do i find out which version of opera i have?

I just tried 2 other browsers to see if it made a difference but they didn't.
I follow the instructions to fix this problem yet it never works!

I've followed some instructions to enable opera bittorrent, and then with it off as well, but still cannot download anything anymore.
Preferences/Advanced/Downloads. Typed 'torrent' in the box and then double clicked application/x-bittorent.