Windows 10: Windows 10 not running .exe file

Hello,

I am trying to open a specific .exe file for a program I'm trying to install. I get to Windows asking to allow for the program to make changes but after I select yes, nothing happens. I have tried things like turning off all firewalls/anti virus software, restarting computer, updating to newest version of Windows 10, and creating a new user profile, to more obscure things like using the Registry Editor and running system checks to find if there are any issues with my software. My computer does not even register that the program begins to run before closing; entirely nothing happens after I click yes on allowing the app to make changes. I have scanned my computer for viruses with both Windows Defender and Malwarebytes, both of which found no issues with my computer. The odd thing is that other .exe files open and install programs easily without any issues; it's files from a specific company. They have no problems installing it on their end, and my coworkers have no issues installing it either, which leads me to believe it's a more complex issue with my computer. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. I'm running Windows 10, version 1809 on a Dell XPS 8700 desktop computer.

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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.

 

Windows 10 Tweaks

Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

• Open a new Explorer window.
• Click View in the ribbon.
• Click Options.
• Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
• Click OK

credit to Lifehacker.

 

Can't run exe file

Hello Mike,

I realize the inconvenience you are facing in running the .exe file. We will help you.

To assist you better, I suggest you to answer the below questions.

• What application are you trying to install?
• Are you getting any error message when you try to install the application?
• From where did you download the application?

Please post to us with ,ore information to help you better.