Windows 10: Options for dealing with Problematic Files/EXEs

I'm wondering what my options are for stopping an .exe file from running, without removing it. So far I've tried:1. Group Policy, but the pop-up is non-optional, and might be glitched for me the pop-up never goes away2. Windows Defender, I couldn't find any way to block files manually through it that shouldn't be run, and it would probably have its own non-optional pop-up anywayI've seen paid antivirus that include features like this, but I don't have any of those. I've looked through forums and this is all I could find. I feel like there should be more options to restrict files, exe's in

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No option to pin .exe file in taskbar

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I understand that you are unable to pin an executable file in the taskbar.

To assist you better, do let us know which executable file you are referring to.

Note that the "pin to Taskbar" option is not available for some .exe files. That is program specific. You will get the option to pin to Start menu for all .exe files but not the "pin to Taskbar" option.

As you mentioned the executable file is in the memory expansion slot, I would suggest you to save that .exe file in your Surface 3 computer and then right click on that .exe file and check if you get the option for pinning it to the taskbar.


Do get back to us with the result. We will be glad to help if you need further assistance.

 

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.

 

.exe files

Hi,

The file extension .exe is an executable file format in Windows operating system. To better understand your concern, we’d like to request for an elaborate detail for us to determine what causes this file not to open by answering these questions:

• Resetting Windows 10 is a last resort of troubleshooting. Are you experiencing other issues on your computer?
• What is the program are you trying to launch?
• What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?
• Did you receive any error message when you launch this application?

We’re looking forward to your response.