Ive downloaded an EXE file and it wont open so that i can install it. Keeps sking if i want to use the web to find a programme to open it with. That doesnt do anything.
2007-03-02 20:11:43 · 12 answers · asked by mark C 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
It is a file that i had on my XP machine. I am now running VISTA and the ISO's, .EXE Files wont open. Im trying to download Deamon Tools to mount the ISO but the download for that is an EXE file that wont open. So im sort of stuck.
2007-03-02 23:16:55 · update #1
EXE is an executable file and doesnt need a program to open. You may have a corrupt file.
2007-03-02 20:15:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not know where you downloaded your file from but an exe file should open and install straight away.
Make sure that the file is not a rar or zip file
It could be that the file is currupt and you need to download a different one.
Give us more information on the exe file (what software it is etc) and we may be able to assist further
2007-03-02 21:31:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
An executable program can be written for different operating systems such as MS-DOS, Windows, Unix, and Mac. An executable written for one operating system will not necessarily run on another operating system.
However, another possibility is that you simply have a bad download of the program. I'd try deleting the file, downloading the file again. Normally the site will indicate what operating system the program will run on.
2007-03-02 20:22:37 · answer #3 · answered by Skeptic 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
EXE is an abreviation for executable file which means you just double click on it and it should run.
Should the .exe file not run and is asking a program to run it then the file is "corrupt" and theres nothing you can do to fix it.
Download the file again or preferably from another source.
Good luck
2007-03-02 20:22:41 · answer #4 · answered by Truth D 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is supposed to work. take a look if there's another extension after that .exe your talking about. Example: yourfile.exe.wtf
then if that's the case, look for that file extension on the web, and look for the program designated for that file extension.
2007-03-02 20:17:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're using a Mac don't bother with an .exe file.
I believe that these files are amongst the culprits for spreading virus.
Take care.
2007-03-02 21:37:25 · answer #6 · answered by Cha Cha C 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Microsoft DOS will open an exe program.
2007-03-02 20:15:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you scan this file for viruses before you tried to open it? And do you scan all downloads for viruses before opening them?
2007-03-02 22:46:20 · answer #8 · answered by ♥ Divine ♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the file is not complete, delete it , download an alternative.
2007-03-02 20:24:39 · answer #9 · answered by JACKO 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is either corrupt or it has been given the wrong extension and is not an actual .exe.
what is the prog maybe someone here can help.
2007-03-02 20:15:22 · answer #10 · answered by The Crow Tribe Awakkule 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋