cannot run EXE files downloaded from internet

[GageFred97]

my .EXE files are all downloadable internet files and i cannot run them. if someone could help me find out what is wrong with the files. i will be eternaly grateful

[SUpER CoP]

I think that the file association related to .exe file has been damaged or corrupted, so the best way to solve that issue to download a utility called exefix_xp.com from here. Save it at your desktop and double click on it to start it and after sometimes the exefile association in the registry will be automatically fixed.

[Orlando]

Just try out these steps:

1. Open the Control Panel
2. Click on Folder Options - File Types
3. Select the desired extension, and Advanced
4. Select Open, then Edit
5. Without the field 'Application used', check that there is "% 1" at the end, if not add it manually

Hope it will work.