I am trying to install a couple Windows programs. I have tried Wine itself, PlayOnLinux & Crossover. No matter which one I try, I get the same error message: "access denied" I tried logging in as root, thinking this would work, but still got the same results.
I am running Ubuntu 12.04, 32 bit.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS AS REQUESTED:
I am using installation CD's. I have been able to install Windows programs before, so this is a new problem that occurred after updating my system. All was fine before that.
The install files are on the CD's. Permissions? I assume so since as I said, I had installed other Windows software without issue BEFORE the upgrade. And yes, I have checked compatibility & all 3 programs are said to work well in Wine/Crossover.

The prgrams I am trying to install are:
1. Age Of Empires III(Crossover rank: Gold)
2. Quicken 2011 (Crossover rank: Silver)
3. Steam (Crossover rank: Silver)

UPDATE:
Iright click on the .exe file & allow executing as program is not selected. Also, it wont let me change them, says permissions could not be changed.