Windows 10: Cannot install a downloaded .exe file

Discus and support Cannot install a downloaded .exe file in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I have a bizarre situation where I download a program from a website and the setup .exe file appears correctly in the Download folder. When I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by DONALD BARTEL, Mar 12, 2019.

  1. DONALD BARTEL
    DONALD BARTEL Win User

    Cannot install a downloaded .exe file


    I have a bizarre situation where I download a program from a website and the setup .exe file appears correctly in the Download folder. When I double-click the .exe file to install it, it disappears from the Download folder. Is there an issue with my Windows 10 registry? I don't know how this happened.

    :)
     
    DONALD BARTEL, Mar 12, 2019
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  2. SACHIN VENKATESH
    Sachin Venkatesh Win User

    Can't run exe file

    Hello Mike,

    I realize the inconvenience you are facing in running the .exe file. We will help you.

    To assist you better, I suggest you to answer the below questions.

    • What application are you trying to install?
    • Are you getting any error message when you try to install the application?
    • From where did you download the application?
    Please post to us with ,ore information to help you better.
     
    Sachin Venkatesh, Mar 12, 2019
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  3. 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 12, 2019
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  4. LUISVALENTIN1
    LuisValentin1 Win User

    Cannot install a downloaded .exe file

    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 12, 2019
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