can't open .exe files windows 10

Anonymous
2015-09-15T20:31:08+00:00

can anyone help, I can't open .exe files, I have windows 10

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-10-29T23:36:58+00:00

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    I understand your concern regarding the issue that you are facing.

    1. What happens when you try to open the file?
    2. Are you getting any error message?
    3. Did you make any changes prior to this issue?
    4. Have you installed Microsoft Office in the system?

    Reply with necessary information and I’ll be happy to help you further

    "I get a folder or file not found when I try to run a .exe file"

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  2. Anonymous
    2018-10-10T12:15:24+00:00

    Hi I followed your mentioned instruction but still my exe files are not opening please guide me how to make it done.

    thank you

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  3. Anonymous
    2018-10-09T17:14:43+00:00

    I have long sinced solved the problem 

    thanks

    Henry

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  4. Anonymous
    2018-10-09T03:52:18+00:00
    • Open Command Prompt (run as admin) type  cd\windows
    • Press "Windows key + R" on your keyboard type regedit
    • locate HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT.exe in the right side pane change the value of Default key to exefile
    • On the registry editor go to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile\shell\open\command
    • in the right side pane change the value of Default key to "%1" %*
    • then restart your computer

    Hi. How do I change the default key back to the previous setting? After I changed the Default key as explained this post, I m now unable to use other programs. Please let me know if I can reverse this change. Thank you

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  5. Anonymous
    2018-09-13T14:18:58+00:00

    Same here, all suggestions in this thread did not help.

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