How Do I Enable Exe Files in Windows 10?
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How do I enable exe files?

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  1. Click the Startbutton and type regedit in the Search box.
  2. Right-click Regedit.exe in the returned list and click Run as administrator.
  3. Browse to the following registry key: …
  4. With .exe selected, right-click (Default) and click Modify…
  5. Change the Value data: to exefile.

Why can’t I open an exe file?

Not being able to open .exe files can be a big problem, but you should be able to fix it simply by changing your registry. For some unknown reason, the values in your registry can be changed from the default and that can prevent .exe files from opening.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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