EXE File Extension

EXE file extension is created by Microsoft, also known as Windows Executable File. EXE has been classified as Common File Types. This File type categories under Zip, Text, Binary and XML, however, the format of this file format has not been determined yet. You can open EXE files in Microsoft Windows program.

Windows Executable File Type

What is a EXE File Type?

The EXE files contain binary machine code compiled from the source code. The machine code is saved in such a way that it can be executed directly by the computer, thus running the program. The EXE files may also contain resources such as graphical assets for the graphical interface, icons of the program, and other resources needed by the program.

On platforms like MacOS and Linux, EXE files are not used for executables. macOS, for example, uses .APP files to run applications. If you want to run an EXE file on a platform-form non-Windows, however, you can use a virtual machine, such as Parallels Desktop or VM VirtualBox, that allows Windows d' be run in a non-Windows environment.

What is a Default EXE File Name?

Setup.exe - Common name for software installers. Once opened starts the process of d' installation.

Install.exe - Another popular name for software installers.

The shell program used by Windows 2000 and later, replacing the COMMAND.COM shell.

How to Open EXE File?

To run the program in a Windows-based EXE file, locate the file and double-check @-@. However, as we say below, do not duplicate-unless you can verify its legitimacy.In MacOS, you can use a Windows virtual machine created by Parallels Desktop or VMware Fusion to run the program in an EXE.

En Linux file, you can use a Windows virtual machine created by Oracle VM VirtualBox to run the program in an EXE file, or you can use Wine, an application designed specifically to run Windows applications without installing Windows.

Free online EXE Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .EXE (Windows Executable File) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to EXE, merge, split and compare the EXE files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

EXE Converter

Open EXE

Edit EXE

Compare EXE Files

Merge EXE Files

Split EXE Files

EXE Metadata Viewer

EXE Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Windows Executable File .EXE File Extensions while opening the .EXE files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open EXE Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for Windows Executable File on your system such as Microsoft Windows.
2. Associate default Microsoft Microsoft Windows program for *.exe (Windows Executable File) files.
   
   

   Associate EXE Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.EXE (e.g example.exe) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Microsoft Microsoft Windows program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .exe files.
   
   

   Associate EXE Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.EXE (e.g example.exe) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Microsoft Microsoft Windows program Or other appropriate program that you want.
   3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
   4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .Microsoft Windows extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related EXE File Extensions

EXE default file extension is .EXE and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for EXE File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the EXE files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open EXE File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	Igor Pavlov 7-Zip 16 for Windows	Open Source	7-Zip
	Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe 2010 for Windows	Commercial	Smith Micro
	Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 for Windows	Commercial	Microsoft
	Oracle VM VirtualBox 5 for Windows	Freeware	Oracle
	Microsoft Windows 10 for Windows	Commercial	Microsoft
	RARLAB WinRAR 5 for Windows	Shareware	RARLAB
	Corel WinZip 25 STANDARD for Windows	Commercial	Corel

Open EXE File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	Parallels Desktop for Mac 15 for MacOs	Commercial	Parallels
	VMware Fusion 10 for MacOs	Commercial	VMware
	Smith Micro Stuffit Deluxe Mac 16 for MacOs	Commercial	Smith Micro
	Oracle VM VirtualBox 5 for MacOs	Freeware	Oracle

Open EXE file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	CodeWeavers CrossOver 000 for Linux	Free Trial	CodeWeavers CrossOver
	Oracle VM VirtualBox 5 for Linux	Freeware	Oracle

Open EXE file on Web

Open EXE file on iOS

Open EXE file on Android

	Software	License	Developer
	WineHQ 000 for Android	Free	WineHQ

About Licensing

1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
3. Free⁺ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

About EXE - Windows Executable File

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