Why can't I open Exe files?

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Why can't I delete some .exe files?

I've been having a really strange problem in Windows 7 that's been driving me nuts. Sometimes when I delete a folder full of random files (and no, not files in the Windows folder) and one of those files is an .exe, the .exe will refuse to delete (which prevents the folder from properly deleting too). Maybe not refuse to delete, but more along the lines of that the .exe disappears when I hit Shift-Del and enter, but if I refresh that folder and/or reopen that folder, the .exe returns, like as though...

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In Process Explorer, use CTRL+F and type in the name of the executable. This will identify what is keeping...

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Why cant i open .exe files in my pc?

i cant open any shortcuts in desktop.it shows that windows cant open (name of shortcut).exe.please help me.................

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Manually check that the shortcut path is correct and is pointing to the right file.

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Why cant I open exe. files on my mobile phone?

I have the T-mobile mda, and pretty much, most of the downloads are exe. files. Before I download whatever program, it says my phone is compatible with the program. When I try opening the file, it says "not a valid PPC program"... am i doing...

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BECAUSE THEY WERE NOT DESIGNED TO RUN ON A POCKET PC ANGEL!!!

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HDD Problem.Video or exe files dont open.Only txt or small files open.Cant format the disk. Please HELP !!?

I have an extra 40 GB Samsung HDD.(SP0411N).This disk gets detected.I can even copy files to this disk bt wen i try to open these files it wont open.(WINDOWS CANT OPEN FILE) I cant even format the disk.("Close all applications before tryin to format...

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Hmm, that happened to me with my 120GB Western Digital HDD, and I havnt been able to do anything to...

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So I have a pretty bad virus right now. It has take over all administrative power. Cant open any .exe files?

I got a bad virus from god knows where and i cant open any .exe file. This means: 1) I cannot open command prompt, so dont give me any answers that involve opening command prompt cause it blinks for a second then disappears when i open it. 2) I cannot...

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If you can, save any pics music etc. to either an external hard drive or memory stick (if they are too...

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My Computer wont open .exe files and I cant do a system restore.?

My computer will not open any file ending in .exe and it will not let me do a system restore. Every time I try to open either one of these, my computer brings up an "Open With" window and gives me the option of opening either one of them with...

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Ahh, I had a virus of the very same nature. Do not use that garbage Norton, no matter how many praise...

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Cant open EXE files.?

I had the Blue Death Screen and the Worm Blaster virus today and i dunno but i guess they magically dissapeered. The only problem is i cant open and Exe files for unknown reason. When i click one it said open with and i click one and it doesnt work....

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You can't open exe files to prevent you from using programs that will clean the virus, they don't magically...

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Folders closes and cant open any files or exe?

Need help with my laptop im using windows xp and today i had some virus and after antivirus deleted it when i double click on files nothing happens or program closes,but its like that only with music or video files,also when i click right mouse button...

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get avg your security is probably spyware will likely need re imaging because files are most likely...

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VIRUS HELP I cant run any exe files and dont have acess to my CD drive or usb?

VIRUS HELP I cant run any exe files and dont have acess to my CD drive or usb? VIRUS HELP I cant run any exe files and dont have acess to my CD drive or usb?? I am trying to fix a pc.. The browser has been Hijacked.. But I cant run any exe files and...

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hi there do u mean u cannot access the cd/usb from windows? if so get a decent boot cd with an updated...

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I cant run ANY .exe files?

I just upgraded xp to vista sp1. When i try to download something anything thats .exe comes up with this error. ''.exe is not a valid win 32 application''. Just saying but if your solutions requires me to open or run a .exe file I CANT RUN ANY .EXE FILES...

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64 or 32 bit vista? if you're using 64 bit vista than 32 bit applications will not work anymore...

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