Basic information about EXE file
There are 2 file types using the EXE file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the EXE file with their brief description and a list of programs that support EXE file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the EXE file extension. It answers questions such as:
- What is the EXE file?
- How to open a EXE file?
- What programs do I need to open a EXE file?
- What programs help to create and edit a EXE file?
- How to convert EXE files to another file format?
- How to convert another files to EXE file format?
1.Detail information about EXE file extension: Windows Executable File
File type | Windows Executable File | Category | Executable Files |
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Developer | Microsoft | File format | Binary |
Description | EXE file is a Windows Executable File developed by Microsoft. The EXE file type is primarily associated with Executable File by Microsoft Corporation. An executable file is basically another name for a program. Virtually all programs that run under Windows or DOS are in the .EXE format. You should be able to run them by double-clicking them. If this does not work, the file may be damaged or something on your PC is blocking the execution - that could be your anti-virus software, or perhaps even a virus. If you are getting errors running .EXE files, we strongly suggest you check your PC for errors and malware. | ||
Software programs that will open, edit or convert EXE files | |||
Windows |
Microsoft Windows 7-Zip WinRAR 5 FixExec IcoFX IconsExtract Microsoft Visual Studio Microsoft Windows 7 Microsoft Windows 8 Microsoft Windows XP Professional |
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macOS |
Parallels Desktop for Mac with Microsoft Windows installed VMware Fusion with Microsoft Windows installed Oracle VM VirtualBox with Microsoft Windows installed CodeWeavers CrossOver Kronenberg WineBottler Xamarin Mono Darwine |
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Linux |
CodeWeavers CrossOver Oracle VM VirtualBox with Microsoft Windows installed Wine Xamarin Mono Cedega |
2.Detail information about EXE file extension: PortableApps.com Application
File type | PortableApps.com Application | Category | Executable Files |
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Developer | Rare Ideas | File format | Binary |
Description | EXE file is a PortableApps.com Application developed by Rare Ideas. | ||
Software programs that will open, edit or convert EXE files | |||
Windows |
Rare Ideas PortableApps.com Platform |
How to convert EXE files to another file format?
How to convert another files to EXE file format?
Can't open a EXE file?
”Can't open this file: example.EXE”。
To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the EXE extension without any issue.
Where I can download the application that support EXE file?
How to change file associations?
- Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
- In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
- Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.
Can I change the extension of EXE files?
What else may cause problems width open a EXE file?
- Whether the EXE file is damaged.
- Whether the EXE file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
- Whether the EXE file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
- Whether the installation of an application that supports the EXE file format is incompletely.
- Whether the EXE file is infected.
- Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a EXE file are up to date.
- Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a EXE file.
If the EXE file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.