Basic information about EXE file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension EXE（*.EXE or *.exe）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the EXE file yourself.

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: PortableApps.com Application

File type PortableApps.com Application Category Executable Files
Developer Rare Ideas File format Binary
Description EXE file is a PortableApps.com Application developed by Rare Ideas. Computer program that can run from a portable device such as a USB flash drive, iPod, or portable hard drive; contains user settings on the portable device, allowing the program to run the same on multiple computers.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert EXE files

Windows		 Rare Ideas PortableApps.com Platform


2.Detail information about EXE file extension: Windows Executable File

File type Windows Executable File Category Executable Files
Developer Microsoft File format Binary
Description EXE file is a Windows Executable File developed by Microsoft.
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

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

Linux		 CodeWeavers CrossOver
Oracle VM VirtualBox with Microsoft Windows installed
Wine
Xamarin Mono
Cedega



How to convert EXE files to another file format?

There are 30 records in our database eligible for EXE files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve EXE to another files conversion, you may use the option.

EXE to 7Z EXE to APK EXE to APP EXE to APPX
EXE to AVI EXE to BAT EXE to CRX EXE to DLL
EXE to DMG EXE to DOC EXE to ICON EXE to IOS
EXE to ISO EXE to JAR EXE to JPG EXE to MKV
EXE to MOV EXE to MP3 EXE to MP4 EXE to MPG
EXE to MSI EXE to PDF EXE to RAR EXE to SWF
EXE to SWF Extractor EXE to TXT EXE to WORD EXE to XAP
EXE to XLS EXE to ZIP


How to convert another files to EXE file format?

There are 36 records in our database eligible for another files to EXE file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to EXE conversion, you may use the option.

001 to EXE APK to EXE ZIP to EXE IOS to EXE
R76 to EXE JPG to EXE ISO to EXE TAR to EXE
PNG to EXE SB to EXE PHP to EXE APP to EXE
BAT to EXE DLL to EXE DMG to EXE JAR to EXE
MSI to EXE SWF to EXE XAP to EXE PART to EXE
SB2 to EXE ZX02 to EXE IPA to EXE BIN to EXE
R20 to EXE RAR to EXE 7Z to EXE SWC to EXE
AIR to EXE CRDOWNLOAD to EXE ZIPX to EXE WIA to EXE
FLA to EXE PKG to EXE 003 to EXE LNK to EXE


Can't open a EXE file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”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?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


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?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a EXE file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a EXE file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a EXE file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • 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.