Windows 10: .exe trying to open in Chrome

Discus and support .exe trying to open in Chrome in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; In a Chrome update was prompted to assign default app for .exe files - I badly chose Chrome. Now I can't fix that. In settings, set default apps,... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Troywa, Jan 31, 2025 at 12:22 PM.

  1. TROYWA
    Troywa Win User

    .exe trying to open in Chrome


    In a Chrome update was prompted to assign default app for .exe files - I badly chose Chrome. Now I can't fix that. In settings, set default apps, ".exe" not an option. Also can't right-click a .exe - "open with", not offered.

    :)
     
    Troywa, Jan 31, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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  2. PEPANEE
    pepanee Win User

    Can't get Youtube to show videos in Chrome

    Load this checklist video in Edge: (I'm assuming you did at least a few of these steps, since you stated you tried other suggestions earlier) Go through the list of suggestions here to try to repair YouTube for Chrome...
     
    pepanee, Jan 31, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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  3. PARTH P PATEL
    Parth P Patel Win User
    Chrome not even opening anymore

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting on Microsoft Community. I understand the inconvenience you are facing. I will certainly help you with this.

    I appreciate if you could answer few questions to narrow down the issue and to provide you better assistance.

    • Are you able to open other browser like Internet explorer and Edge?
    This issue may arise due to some corruption in Chrome installation files. I suggest you to try installing Google Chrome in compatibility mode and check if it works. Compatibility mode runs the program using settings
    from a previous version of Windows. Follow these steps to install the program in compatibility mode and check if that helps.

    • Download the setup file from the Google Chrome website.
    • Right-click on the .exe setup file and click on ‘Properties’.
    • Click on the ‘Compatibility’ tab and check the box
      ‘Run this program in compatibility mode for’       and select Windows 7/8/8.1 operating system from the drop down menu and proceed with the installation. Once this is done, restart the computer and check if the issue persists.


    Hope this information helps. Post back with updated issue details for further help.

    Thank you.
     
    Parth P Patel, Jan 31, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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  4. LUISVALENTIN1
    LuisValentin1 Win User

    .exe trying to open in Chrome

    Exe file

    New PC

    Windows 10

    Trying to download Chrome browser (exe file)

    when trying to open, prompts open with and list programs to open with

    will not allow exe file.
     
    LuisValentin1, Jan 31, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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