Windows 10: I cant run exe files, reset the laptop, or run as administrator

I don't know what the password for the account is because I got the laptop from a friend and lost contact with him. The laptop never lets me open exe files because it says I don't have the appropriate permissions to access them And if i try to reset the pc it doesn't open the choose an option menu where i can choose to keep my files or remove everything.

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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?

Regards.

 

RUN won't 'run' EXE files

Since 1803 was loaded on 3 of my Dell laptops (various models) I've discovered that the RUN function (under Windows Start Button) won't "run" an EXE file that is located in my download folder.

Same response on 3 different laptops.

I have a history of the APP for these EXEs (~12+ years worth) and they have always run from the RUN box and from the same download folder.

I can get the EXE to run when I click on it from Windows File Explorer or the Directory Opus File Manager.

I've also copied the two most recent EXEs that I downloaded since the 1803 update to my Desktop and they will run from the RUN box at that location.

I'm guessing something has changed with the 1803 update to affect this, but have not been able to figure it out as of yet.

Anyone have any suggestions?

 

Can't run exe file

Hi,

Please answer these questions so that we may assist you better.

• Do you receive any error code or error messages while executing the .exe file? If yes, What is it?
• Is the issue with Windows programs or other third party programs?
• Have you made any changes to the computer prior to this issue occurring?

Ensure that you have administrative privileges to run the .exe file.

You may right click on a .exe file and select run as an administrator and check.

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

Hope this helps, let us know the status of the issue.