[carbonbit]

I set an exception in my Windows (7) anti-virus software for external.exe, but the software will still not permit the DL of the new .exe file.

...the other option you mention is to downgrade to 2.7, which is what I'm currently using, and I'm fine with it. But trying to turn other people (experiencing the same AV issue) onto TLH.... is there a link to the 2.7 installer on easytree?

(also, I would suggest that some mention of this issue on the easytree page might prevent attempted DLers from freaking out and losing faith in both TLH AND easytree.)