Windows 10: Some (not all) setup EXE files do not execute.

Discus and support Some (not all) setup EXE files do not execute. in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; Many recent EXE application set up files will not run. This presumably started a few days ago, but I then thought it was confined to just one setup EXE... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by Terrypin, Jul 17, 2021.

  1. TERRYPIN
    Terrypin Win User

    Some (not all) setup EXE files do not execute.


    Many recent EXE application set up files will not run. This presumably started a few days ago, but I then thought it was confined to just one setup EXE (Ultimaker_Cura-4.10.0-amd64.exe). This morning I discovered it's many (but NOT all) of them. The inactive ones seem to be the most recent (4-6 weeks). And if there's an MSI alternative, that does not run either. As far as I can tell all program EXEs do open correctly. It's just the setup EXEs that have this weird problem. Examples of setup files that do NOT run: Everything-1.4.1.1009.x64-Setup.exe OfficeSetup.exe iview458_setup.exe Google_Chrome_(32bit)_v91.0.4472.101.exe Ultimaker_Cura-4.9.1-amd64.exe Examples of setup files that DO run: VLC_Media_Player_(64bit)_v3.0.14.exe Skype_v8.72.0.94.exe NotePad_(64bit)_v7.9.5.exe MediaMonkey_v5.0.0.2338.exe Everything_(64bit)_v1.4.1.1003.exe FastStone_Capture_v9.5.exe Tried many things, including the familiar sfc /scannow, DISM ScanHealth, and various suggestions such as all those here: Fix: .Exe files not opening in Windows 10 As many do run that was, of course, desperation flying in the face of logic, and none have fixed it. I'm now pondering the fact that the failures appear to be mainly the more recent files downloaded. Could it be down to a recent Win 10 update I wonder? This is Win 10 Pro Version 20H2 (OS Build 19042.1110).

    :)
     
    Terrypin, Jul 17, 2021
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  2. JOHANN EVA
    Johann Eva Win User

    .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.
     
    Johann Eva, Jul 17, 2021
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  3. RIEL ALC
    Riel Alc Win User
    How to open a .exe file

    Hi,

    An EXE file (also known as executable file) contains an executable program for Windows. EXE is short for "executable," and it is the standard file extension used by Windows programs.

    For us to better assist you with this, we'd like to know the following:

    • Were you getting an error when opening a .exe file?
    • Was it compressed (zipped)?

    Usually, you can just double left-click the .exe file (if not compressed) to open it. However, if it's compressed, you need to install a 3rd party software to extract it.

    We're looking looking forward to your reply.
     
    Riel Alc, Jul 17, 2021
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  4. ADAMAMAIDIA
    adamamaidia Win User

    Some (not all) setup EXE files do not execute.

    How to open a .exe file

    no i got un error nsufficient system resources exist to complete the requested service windows 10
    Some (not all) setup EXE files do not execute. [​IMG]
     
    adamamaidia, Jul 17, 2021
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