I'm new to macintosh computers, and it seems as though i can not read simple file extensions like .exe, help

Question

Whenever i attempt to open an .exe or most other files, the computer tells me that there is no set aplication to open the file, but i am sure that is not true. any help would be fantastic

Answer 1

The MAC does not use file extensions in that way. A file is a file, and it works with the intended program.... get over it.

Or take it back, and buy a PC.

Answer 2

Macs run different then Windows ... .exe is a Windows based program and should not be able to run on a Mac if you can be more direct with other files that would help...
Mac can use the basic image files, .txt, .HTML

(below here was found at http://echoone.com/filejuicer/formats/formats?f=exe )

EXE files on Mac OS X
EXE files are applications which require Windows. If you can not find a Mac OS application doing the same thing, you can buy one of the PC emulators:
If you have a Mac with a PowerPC CPU, Microsoft's Virtual PC with Windows XP Home is the most compatible and easiest way to get PC software running on your Mac. If you already have a Windows CD and a few hours to install it, you can save $80 by buying: Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac (without Windows). Microsoft's Virtual PC is no longer updated and will never become compatible with Apple's new Macs with Intel Core Duo CPUs.
Alternative emulators are coming and they are a cheaper alternative to Microsofts Virtual PC. The still require you to install Windows and to spend the time doing so. Guest PC, "Q" or iEmulator

Emulators run Windows as a PC about 2-3 years older than your Mac. To improve performance you can turn off the most CPU hungry features in Windows.

Running Windows on a Mac with an Intel processor
The newest Macs have an Intel processor inside, and Apple has made it possible via "BootCamp" to install Windows XP in a part of your disk. You still need to purchase a copy of Windows though. Apple's "BootCamp"
Parallels Desktop for Mac is a more practical alternative to dual boot which runs at 95% speed. This seems to be the perfect soultion unless you want to play the most demanding games.
CrossOver is yet another way to run Windows applications on Intel based Macs. The big advantage of their approach is that you do not need to buy and install Windows. The disadvantage is that it is not a 100% Windows replacement, but they have focused on the most common parts of Windows, and if an application only depend on those it should work. Their list of supported applications (and dttabase!) give an impression of how much of Windows they support.

If the EXE file is just images, an animation or movie you may not need to resort to Windows emulators.

Answer 3

Mac has it's own operating system that does not recognize Windows file extensions (.exe and many others). Mac does make a bunch of comparable programs to those you are used to seeing in Windows. You need to find the Mac version of certain programs in order to use them on the Mac.

Answer 4

oh that means you just bought it. if it is a file you want to read you need to drag it into your Microsoft word. if it is a video drag it to quicktime or realplayer, if it is a game that means it doesn't support the computer(get use to that) go to apple.com and download things to make your computer more entertaining and go to every web site you want apple doesn't get viruses and if you get one that means you tried to get one. if you put a CD in and it says that you have to go to preferences and put where you want it to go, everybody puts itunes read the manuel if you still need help or contact me

Answer 5

macs dont have .exe files

Answer 6

Another reason macintoshes suck ***.