Windows 10: exe files with a generic icon + error when clicked on

Hi

I'm installing a new computer/Windows 10 pro and I have a weird behavior.

What can cause the problem in the attached?
It seems that extracting (winrar) the files into the downloads/desktop folder is causing this.
If I extract the file into c:\portables\ folder (for example), then it's ok.

I'm confused.

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OK, installed Windows 10 again and apparently the user that is created as part of the installation, even though he's in the admin group, is lack of admin rights.



I enabled the administrator user and now I'm working with it and all is good so assuming this is my home/personal computer, my question would be:



1. Should I just keep using this administrator user and delete/remove the other one?

2. Somehow understand how to make the other admin user a real admin user with admin rights and disable the administrator user.



Any thoughts?

Thanks

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http://www.theeldergeek.com/file_list_generator.htm

EDIT: The .bat file will do what I want if it is in the folder I want to do it in, but the option I want to add is having the right click option that it shows.

 

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.

 

Windows store icon generates an error message when clicked

Hi,



Thank you for your reply.

I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps

Method 1:

Try to run a System File Checker (SFC) scan to check for any file corruption.
SFC scan will scan for corrupt system files on the computer and repair them.

• Press Windows key + X, click
  Command Prompt (Admin).
• In the Command Prompt, type the following command, and then press ENTER:
  
  sfc /scannow

If the issue still exists, try the next method.

Method 2:

You may check the same issue with the new user account.

Try these steps to create a new user account and check if it fixes the issue. Refer to the steps below to create a new User Account:

• Go to Settings.
• Choose Accounts and then select Other User Accounts towards the left.
• Select Add an Account.
• Enter a user name and hit Next.
• Click on Finish.
• Sign out from the current Account and Log into the new account.
• Check if issue persists.

Hope this information is helpful. Do let us know if you need any further assistance, we'll be glad to assist you.