Windows 10: My downloaded .exe files have all changed to a random icon.

Every time I download and run an .exe file, and then download more .exe files, at some point all of the icons change to a random icon from the previously downloaded files. This usually happens after I restart my computer. I suspect that this issue is related to these applications "automatically" converting themselves to 32-bit, even though I'm certain that I am using a 64-bit version of Windows. For example, I recently downloaded a game application that initially ran perfectly. However, after restarting my computer, the application’s icon changed to that of another program. Although I can st

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Custom File Icons?


I've got a program that creates various file types; some of these are associated with the program and display its icon. Is it possible to keep the file association, but change the icons for some of the associated types so they stand out in a listing?

If so, then ideally I'd like to extract the icon from the exe, make three slightly different versions, and make these display (at all scales) for the three main file types. Any suggestions for tools to do this? I have Photoshop CS5.

 

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.

 

Exe file downloading issue

Hello,

To better assist you, we would like to know more about your concern. Can you answer the questions below:

• Did you make any recent changes on your Windows 10 PC before this issue happened?
• Is there any error message when you try to download an .exe file?
• What happens when you try to download an .exe file?

We'll keep an eye for your response so we can assist you promptly.