EXE File

What are EXE files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening an EXE file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your EXE files.

What is an EXE file?

EXE files have multiple uses, and Windows Executable is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

Windows Executable File

Files ending with EXE are executable program files. You should be able to run them by double-clicking them. If this does not work, the file may be damaged, or something on your PC is blocking the execution - that could be your anti-virus software or perhaps even a virus.

If you are getting errors running EXE files, we strongly suggest you check your PC for errors and malware.

You usually do not need to edit or view these files, as they only contain information usable by the software program that uses them.

Last updated: May 27, 2024

All known file formats using extension .EXE

While Windows Executable File is a popular type of EXE-file, we know of 8 different uses of the .EXE file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

MS-DOS Executable File

We know that one EXE format is MS-DOS Executable File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

How to open EXE files

Important: Different programs may use files with the EXE file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your EXE file is, you may need to try a few different programs.

We have not yet verified any programs for Windows that work with this specific file format. If you know one, please use the 'Suggest a program' link below. Thanks!

OS/2 Executable File

We know that one EXE format is OS/2 Executable File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

We have not yet verified any programs for Windows that work with this specific file format. If you know one, please use the 'Suggest a program' link below. Thanks!

Sony Playstation Executable File

We know that one EXE format is Sony Playstation Executable File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

We have not yet verified any programs for Windows that work with this specific file format. If you know one, please use the 'Suggest a program' link below. Thanks!

Sinclair QDOS Executable File

We know that one EXE format is Sinclair QDOS Executable File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

We have not yet verified any programs for Windows that work with this specific file format. If you know one, please use the 'Suggest a program' link below. Thanks!

Peters Plus Sprinter Executable File

We know that one EXE format is Peters Plus Sprinter Executable File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

We have not yet verified any programs for Windows that work with this specific file format. If you know one, please use the 'Suggest a program' link below. Thanks!

Psion Series 5 Executable File

We know that one EXE format is Psion Series 5 Executable File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

We have not yet verified any programs for Windows that work with this specific file format. If you know one, please use the 'Suggest a program' link below. Thanks!

Zilog SymbOS Executable File

We know that one EXE format is Zilog SymbOS Executable File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

We have not yet verified any programs for Windows that work with this specific file format. If you know one, please use the 'Suggest a program' link below. Thanks!

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