Windows 10: Can't run .exe

Discus and support Can't run .exe in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; An update to AVG was performed on our computer. After that ran, when we try to open any program we receive the message: xxxx.exe- Application error... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Need help, May 16, 2016.

  1. NEED HELP
    Need help Win User

    Can't run .exe


    An update to AVG was performed on our computer. After that ran, when we try to open any program we receive the message:

    xxxx.exe- Application error

    the application was unable to start correctly (0xc0000135). Click OK to close the application.

    This occurs for any .exe. When I try to Run any download to try to fix it nothing happens after I get the message asking if I want to allow the app to make changes to my PC.

    I did did a scan of the computer and no viruses were detected.

    Any advice?

    :)
     
    Need help, May 16, 2016
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  2. SCHISM082
    Schism082 Win User

    Can't run exe file

    Hello, I am trying to run an exe file I downloaded. When I click the exe I downloaded, it loads a little and then nothing happens. All other exe files work. I tried FixExec, and Microsoft's FixIt. They run and say they fixed the exe files but my exe won't
    run. How do I get my program to run?
     
    Schism082, May 16, 2016
    #2
  3. SCHISM082
    Schism082 Win User
    Can't run exe file

    Hi, me again. In case anyone's wondering I just realized I have two questions on the same topic. Also, the exe I'm trying to open and install is an old version of Metasploit (penetration testing.) I got it from a website that does custom tasks involving
    computers (java, etc...) sfc didn't change anything. My exe still doesn't run. I might talk to geek squad. Any other ways to open my file? Thanks for the help!
     
    Schism082, May 16, 2016
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  4. DAVIDHK
    davidhk Win User

    Can't run .exe

    Suggestions only :

    1. Do a system restore. Pick a date BEFORE the AVG update was installed as your restore point.
    System Restore Windows 10

    If that works, try if you can avoid installing the update in question.

    2. Uninstall AVG and find something that is less intrusive.

    Personally, since Windows 10 Technical Preview, all I use is the built-in Windows Defender as my Real Time Protection, and a free version of Malwarebytes as my On-Demand Protection.
    I have not had any security issues.
     
    davidhk, May 16, 2016
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