Windows 10: .Exe File Won't Open - What Does This Message Mean?

Discus and support .Exe File Won't Open - What Does This Message Mean? in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I am trying to open an executable, but I get this message:The application has failed to start because its side-by-side configuration is incorrect.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Alex Kramer1985, Jul 1, 2025 at 5:07 PM.

  1. ALEX KRAMER1985
    Alex Kramer1985 Win User

    .Exe File Won't Open - What Does This Message Mean?


    I am trying to open an executable, but I get this message:The application has failed to start because its side-by-side configuration is incorrect. Please see the application event log or use the command-line sxstrace.exe tool for more detail.I typed sxstrace.exe into Command Prompt and it gave me some gibberish that had nothing to do with the app I'm trying to open.

    :)
     
    Alex Kramer1985, Jul 1, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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  2. EROCKER
    erocker Win User

    Exe file slow to open

    A SFX archive isn't going to open right away. The files have to be extracted first. When you are opening it in WinRar, it's not extracting the file, it's just reading it which is why it opens right away.
     
    erocker, Jul 1, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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  3. JOHANN EVA
    Johann Eva Win User
    .exe files

    Hi,

    The file extension .exe is an executable file format in Windows operating system. To better understand your concern, we’d like to request for an elaborate detail for us to determine what causes this file not to open by answering these questions:

    • Resetting Windows 10 is a last resort of troubleshooting. Are you experiencing other issues on your computer?
    • What is the program are you trying to launch?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?
    • Did you receive any error message when you launch this application?

    We’re looking forward to your response.
     
    Johann Eva, Jul 1, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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  4. GEOFFLESTER
    GeoffLester Win User

    .Exe File Won't Open - What Does This Message Mean?

    [SOLVED] Cannot open .exe files

    The clean boot needs an exe file to work, so therefore I can't do one!!!

    Any other ideas that do not need a exe file?
     
    GeoffLester, Jul 1, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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