Windows 10: I cannot open .exe files anymore?

Discus and support I cannot open .exe files anymore? in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; Hi, I wanted to install an .exe file today, but after a few minutes nothing happened. Then I googled it and found Microsoft support. I copied... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by Maszyna, Jun 21, 2020.

  1. MASZYNA
    Maszyna Win User

    I cannot open .exe files anymore?

    Maszyna, Jun 21, 2020
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  2. SALIM MURAD
    Salim Murad Win User

    Unable to open .exe files anymore.

    I recently installed Kaspersky Internet Security and have since not been aboe to open any executable file (.exe files) anymore. Any ideas why this is happening now?
     
    Salim Murad, Jun 21, 2020
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  3. 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, Jun 21, 2020
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  4. VIJAYNISHAD
    VijayNishad Win User

    I cannot open .exe files anymore?

    can't open .exe files windows 10

    Nothing happens after i I click on any .exe file
     
    VijayNishad, Jun 21, 2020
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