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First to execute.exe files in OS in windows like “Notepad, cmd, calcsetc” it’s impossible to do it in Chrome and firefox without plugins because security issue.
-->This article provides a solution to an issue where the file may start a different program when you run an .exe file in Windows 7.
- Click on your desktop. Now hold the Windows key on your keyboard and press the R key to open a Run dialog box.
- Jun 28, 2021 Convert an EXE File. A file with the EXE file extension is an executable file used in operating systems like Windows, MS-DOS, OpenVMS, and ReactOS for opening software programs. Software installers are usually named something like setup.exe or install.exe, but application files go by unique names, usually relative to the software program's name.
Applies to: Windows 7 Service Pack 1
Original KB number: 950505
Symptoms
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When you run an .exe file in Windows 7, the file may start a different program. Additionally, the icon for the .exe file may not appear as expected. You may also receive additional errors from the .exe file or from the program that starts.
Resolution
Important
This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, see How to back up and restore the registry in Windows.
To resolve this problem, reset the registry subkey for the file association of the .exe file back to the default setting. To do this, follow these steps:
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To open the Task Manager, press CTRL + SHIFT + ESC.
Click File, press CTRL and click New Task (Run...) at the same time. A command prompt opens.
At the command prompt, type notepad, and then press ENTER.
Paste the following text into Notepad:
On the File menu, click Save as.
Select All Files in the Save as type list, and then type Exe.reg in the File name box.
Select Unicode in the Encoding list. Save it and remember the file location.
Return to the Command Prompt window, type
REG IMPORT <filepath> Exe.reg, and then press ENTER.Note
<filepath> is a placeholder which is to input your Exe.reg file location (for example, C:Exe.reg).
Click Yes, and then click OK in response to the registry prompts.
Log off from your account. Then, log back on to your account.
Note
- You may have to restart the computer to restore the program icons to their original appearance.
- After the problem is resolved, delete the Exe.reg file so that it is not mistakenly added back to the registry at a later date.
This article provides a resolution for the issue that you get errors when opening exe files.
Applies to: Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 10 - all editions
Original KB number: 555067
This article was written by Yuval Sinay, Microsoft MVP.
Symptoms
When you try to open EXE files, you may get error messages like: 'Access Deny', 'Runtime error' and so on.
Cause
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Corrupt registry settings or some third-party product (or virus) can change the default configuration for running EXE files. It may lead to failed operation when you try to run EXE files.
Resolution
Click Start, and then select Run.
Type
'command.com', and then press Enter. (A DOS window opens.)Type the following command lines:
Press Enter after typing each one.
Type copy 'regedit.exe regedit.com' and then press Enter.
Type 'start regedit.com' and then press Enter.
Navigate to and select the key:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTexefileshellopencommand
In the right pane, double-click the (Default) value.
Delete the current value data, and then type:
'%1' %*
Tip: Type the characters: quote-percent-one-quote-space-percent-asterisk.
Close Regedit utility.
Note
If you are using Windows XP and you enable 'System Restore' , you need to disable 'System Restore' in 'Safe Mode' before using the instructions above.
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