Windows 10: How do I configure vmconnect.exe and/or vmms.exe to use IPv4 for the connection to a...

Hyper V connects to the virtual machine via local host and my VPN interferes with the connection to my virtual machine. In other words, I am unable to connect to the virtual machine while my VPN is running. As soon as I disconnect from the VPN, I can connect to my virtual machine. I tried bypassing the VPN by way of "App" selection, but when I browse to fine the app, SurfShark does not see "vmms.exe" at all. So, I want to bypass by way of adding an IP address to the bypass list. However, the bypass list only accepts IPv4 addresses. I used Resource Monitor to see which process vmms.exe

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Can't run .exe file

Hello Phil,

Possible causes of this are corrupt registry settings and modified default configurations. To address your concern, we suggest that you try the troubleshooting steps found on the link below:

Can't open EXE files

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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?

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I changes .exe (Default) files data value, and now I can't open .exe files. Can anyone tell me the normal data value for .exe?

Hello Nilson,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

I understand that you have changed the values of .exe file extension and now you are unable to open any .exe files. We will help you.

To assist you better, I suggest you to answer the below questions.

• How did you change the values of the .exe file extensions?
• What was the issue to change the values for .exe?
• Is the PC used for testing purpose or you have you changed the values for any developing purpose?

Please post to us with more information to help you better.