EXE FILES

Do you see any messages when double clicking on your EXE or LNK files? EXE files are executable files and LNK files are shortcut files. Double clicking on any of them will cause the Windows operating system to run the application inside the corresponding EXE or LNK file. So one cause that your EXE or LNK file is crashing is that an application is broken or missing a component. Maybe your application is installed incorrectly or need to be reinstalled.

Sometimes you may need to run an EXE or LNK file with administrator privileges for an application to function properly. Try if this helps you.

Hi! This is JE and I am still studying computer.

1. Find a shortcut for your app.
2. Right click that app and press "Open file location".
3. Then right click the app.
4. Select "troubleshoot compatibility".
5. Follow the steps there.

Hope that helps! :)

What happens when you try to open an EXE file?

What happened to your system shortly before the problem started?

What is the name of your antivirus program?

Read the directions here, then download and use the reg files for EXE and LNK file types:  https://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/19449-default-file-type-associations-restore.html