Windows 10: Cannot download .exe files

Discus and support Cannot download .exe files in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Greetings everyone, I'm having an issue with my Windows 10 installation : Windows is blocking every .exe file download. All the solutions I've... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by nathan_075, Mar 21, 2021.

  1. NATHAN_075
    nathan_075 Win User

    Cannot download .exe files


    Greetings everyone,


    I'm having an issue with my Windows 10 installation : Windows is blocking every .exe file download.


    All the solutions I've found consisted in updating the internet options... Thus, I am joining a screenshot of my internet options + Windows defender settings at the end of this message.


    Is there any way I can solve this ?


    Thanks in advance,


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    :)
     
    nathan_075, Mar 21, 2021
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  2. JENNIFER BRI
    Jennifer Bri Win User

    Exe file downloading issue

    Hello,

    To better assist you, we would like to know more about your concern. Can you answer the questions below:

    • Did you make any recent changes on your Windows 10 PC before this issue happened?
    • Is there any error message when you try to download an .exe file?
    • What happens when you try to download an .exe file?

    We'll keep an eye for your response so we can assist you promptly.
     
    Jennifer Bri, Mar 21, 2021
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  3. LUISVALENTIN1
    LuisValentin1 Win User
    Exe file

    New PC

    Windows 10

    Trying to download Chrome browser (exe file)

    when trying to open, prompts open with and list programs to open with

    will not allow exe file.
     
    LuisValentin1, Mar 21, 2021
    #3
  4. JENITH_JAMES
    Jenith_James Win User

    Cannot download .exe files

    unable to download and run .exe files

    Hi Shashikiran,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.


    • Was the download of .exe file successful?

    • What is the exact error message that you receive?

    Try the methods below and check if it helps:

    Method 1: I suggest you to boot the computer to Safe Mode and check if the issue occurs or not. If not, I would suggest you to set the computer in a clean boot state and check if it helps.

    Step 1: Boot the computer to Safe Mode. In Safe Mode computer starts with
    minimal set of drivers and files.

    Start your PC in safe mode in Windows 10

    Step 2:
    If the issue do not occur in Safe Mode, perform a clean boot and check. Setting the system in a clean boot state will help to identify if any third party applications or startup items are causing the issue.

    How to perform a clean boot in Windows

    How to perform a clean boot in Windows

    Warning: After clean boot troubleshooting steps, refer to the section "How to reset the computer to start as usual after troubleshooting with clean boot"
    in the provided link to return your computer to Normal startup mode.

    If the issue persists, try this:

    Method 2: I suggest you to perform SFC (System File Checker) Scan from Safe Mode and check if it helps. SFC scan will scan for corrupt system files on the computer and replace them.

    Use the System File Checker tool to repair missing or corrupted system files

    Use the System File Checker tool to repair missing or corrupted system files

    Hope this information helps. Do let us know about the status of the issue. We will be happy to assist you further.

    Regards,

    Jenith
     
    Jenith_James, Mar 21, 2021
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