The table below provides some useful information about the .exe extension. It answers questions such as:
- What is the .exe file?
- What program do I need to open a .exe file?
- Where can I find the specifications for .exe?
- How can I convert .exe file to another format?
We hope you find this page helpful and a valuable resource.
Details of extension .exe
1 extension(s) and 0 alias(es) found in database.
Problems with .exe files?
First check your registry for hidden errors!
| Extension: | .exe |
|---|---|
| Type: | Executable File |
| Category: | Application |
| Mime type: | application/x-ms-dos-executable |
| Description: | |
| EXE is the common filename extension for denoting an executable file (a program) in the MS-DOS, Microsoft Windows, and OS/2 operating systems. | |
| [Detailed description] [Sample not yet available] | |
| Open with: | |
| Program name: | |
| Related links: | |
| none | |
| Aliases: | |
| com | |
| Related extensions: | |
| a, bat, ch_, cmd, com, co_, da_, dbg, ex_, fox, icd, lib, lnk, mi_, o, obj, ocx, pef, pif, scr, so, sys, tlh, tli, vbd, wsc, wsf | |
Recommended software for .exe files
Cannot open .exe files on your system?
When windows gives you an error message saying that it cannot open
.exe files, this means either:
- You need to identify a program that can open the file or
- Your registry may be damaged.
RECOMMENDED:
In both cases it is strongly recommended that you
run a free scan for registry errors.
