File extension EXE
| File type | Windows Executable File |
| Developer | Microsoft |
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What is a EXE file?
The .EXE extension belongs to the files of the type “windows executable files”. These are one of the most common file types seen in the PC world today.
The .EXE files, also known as executables are very handy for the developer in the sense that these files allow running of several instructions for batch processing. Usually such executable files are used to either run a program or install a software on the disk. These files run the program with a double click on the executable.The .EXE file can also be a self-extracting archive which extracts many data files to the desired location upon a double click.
Program(s) that can open the .EXE file
Windows
How to open EXE files
If you cannot open the EXE file on your computer - there may be several reasons. The first and most important reason (the most common) is the lack of a suitable software that supports EXE among those that are installed on your device.
A very simple way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been done – the software supporting the EXE file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the EXE format files
The inability to open and operate the EXE file does not necessarily mean that you do not have an appropriate software installed on your computer. There may be other problems that also block our ability to operate the Windows Executable File file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a EXE file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the EXE file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the EXE from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the EXE format
- The EXE file which is being opened is infected with an undesirable malware.
- The computer does not have enough hardware resources to cope with the opening of the EXE file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a EXE file are out of date.
If you are sure that all of these reasons do not exist in your case (or have already been eliminated), the EXE file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the EXE file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the EXE file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
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How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.EXE) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected EXE file. From the drop-down menu select "Choose default program", then click "Browse" and find the desired program. The whole operation must be confirmed by clicking OK. The second and more difficult to do is associate the EXE file extension to the corresponding software in the Windows Registry.
Is there one way to open unknown files?
Many files contain only simple text data. It is possible that while opening unknown files (e.g. EXE) with a simple text editor like Windows Notepad will allow us to see some of the data encoded in the file. This method allows you to preview the contents of many files, but probably not in such a structure as a program dedicated to support them.