Windows 10: .exe files won't run from a .zip download

Discus and support .exe files won't run from a .zip download in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; There are two particular .exe files on my computer that will not run. One is an installer for a Tascam US-800 audio interface. The other is the .exe... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by TwinMomJ, May 3, 2020.

  1. TWINMOMJ
    TwinMomJ Win User

    .exe files won't run from a .zip download


    There are two particular .exe files on my computer that will not run. One is an installer for a Tascam US-800 audio interface. The other is the .exe installer for H&R Block tax software. Both files were downloaded as part of .zip files. I extracted all the files from the .zip files. I then went to the .exe files in the destination folder for the extract and tried to run the .exe files but they won't run. It's like something is blocking them. The same thing happens whether I just double click or right-click and select "run as administrator."


    Here is what happens when I try and run the .exe files.


    I double click to open.


    The permissions screen pops up asking if I want to allow the program to make changes.


    I select yes.


    And then nothing.


    I've tried disabling my system's firewall and disabling live virus scanning, booting into Safe Mode, doing a clean boot, no luck.


    What's very strange is that I've downloaded and run other .exe files that weren't part of a .zip file and those have run fine.


    Any suggestions as to how I can get those programs to run?


    Computer is a new HP 17-by2xxx loaded with HP default software running windows 10 Home

    :)
     
    TwinMomJ, May 3, 2020
    #1
  2. ERIC BER
    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, May 3, 2020
    #2
  3. SHASHIKIRANZZ
    ShashikiranZZ Win User
    unable to download and run .exe files

    I tried to download and run .exe file but I am not able to run . I tried in private mode for edge browser. then also I am getting error. after downloading the .exe file it shows, the file may be moved or deleted. in private mode,i tried to run the file,
    but it shows file not found.

    please provide me troubleshooting steps for me,its vwery important for me.
     
    ShashikiranZZ, May 3, 2020
    #3
  4. ROBOTOVERLORD
    robotoverlord Win User

    .exe files won't run from a .zip download

    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, May 3, 2020
    #4
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