Windows 10: Cannot run any exe files

Discus and support Cannot run any exe files in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; Today I found that I cannot run any exe files, including cmd, regedit, task manager, chrome, whatever (but I can open chrome by html document, or... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by kusaQ, Dec 6, 2019.

  1. kusaQ Win User

    Cannot run any exe files


    Today I found that I cannot run any exe files, including cmd, regedit, task manager, chrome, whatever (but I can open chrome by html document, or similarly adobe reader by pdf). I installed a 7zip yesterday, don't know if that caused the problem but anyway I cannot uninstall it because that's also a exe.


    Looked for some solutions but most of them require running some exe at some point. Some solution involve creating and running some vbs file but I cannot run vbs either. Safe mode does not make things better. By the way my chrome cannot download anything but edge can. Don't know if that is related to the problem.


    Just want to know if there is other thing to try before reinstalling

    :)
     
    kusaQ, Dec 6, 2019
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  2. Eric Ber Win User

    Can't run .exe file

    Hi Phil,

    There are several reasons why you are having issues running .exe files on your Windows 10 laptop. To assist you better, kindly answer the questions below:

    • Have you made any changes to your laptop prior to this issue?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?
    • What is the error message that you received when running .exe files?

    Regards.
     
    Eric Ber, Dec 6, 2019
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  3. 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, Dec 6, 2019
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  4. Cannot run any exe files

    Cannot run .exe files

    I rebooted my computer and it downloaded some updates. When it restarted, I could no longer run any .exe files. When I click on one, it asks me which program I would like to use to run it. Obviously, there are no programs on the list it offers me. The
    weirdest part is that some downloaded applications (like chrome, thankfully) still run. Any suggestions on how I can fix this or what happened?
     
    robotoverlord, Dec 6, 2019
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