If you cannot open the .EXE program file on your Windows 11/10 PC, one of these suggestions is sure to help you fix the problem.

If you see a Windows Security message saying These files can't be opened when opening an executable or other file, here's what you need to do!

The EXE extension will be automatically selected. Click Restore to continue, and then close the dialog box. Windows Vista Users The following solution uses a file association fix for Windows Vista ...

When you double-click on a file in Windows, it will automatically open a default program that is configured to manage these types of files. It is common, though, want or need to use a different ...

Need to use third-party programs to open files on your PC? Here's how to change file associations in Windows 10 and choose which apps open which file types.