Windows 10: this is not the .exe file you are looking for

Discus and support this is not the .exe file you are looking for in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; hi. I have win11 home edition on my pc and I've installed civilization 5 but it doesn't open the app and it errors: Dummy file: this is not the .exe... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by saeed sheykhi, Nov 17, 2022.

  1. SAEED SHEYKHI
    saeed sheykhi Win User

    this is not the .exe file you are looking for


    hi. I have win11 home edition on my pc and I've installed civilization 5 but it doesn't open the app and it errors: Dummy file: this is not the .exe file you are looking for. I checked my registry editor completely and everything is fine.

    :)
     
    saeed sheykhi, Nov 17, 2022
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  2. JOHANN EVA
    Johann Eva Win User

    .exe files

    Hi,

    The file extension .exe is an executable file format in Windows operating system. To better understand your concern, we’d like to request for an elaborate detail for us to determine what causes this file not to open by answering these questions:

    • Resetting Windows 10 is a last resort of troubleshooting. Are you experiencing other issues on your computer?
    • What is the program are you trying to launch?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?
    • Did you receive any error message when you launch this application?

    We’re looking forward to your response.
     
    Johann Eva, Nov 17, 2022
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  3. ERIC BER
    Eric Ber Win User
    Can't run .exe file

    Hi Phil,

    There are several reasons why you are having issues running .exe files on your Windows 10 laptop. To assist you better, kindly answer the questions below:

    • Have you made any changes to your laptop prior to this issue?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?
    • What is the error message that you received when running .exe files?

    Regards.
     
    Eric Ber, Nov 17, 2022
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  4. RIEL ALC
    Riel Alc Win User

    this is not the .exe file you are looking for

    How to open a .exe file

    Hi,

    An EXE file (also known as executable file) contains an executable program for Windows. EXE is short for "executable," and it is the standard file extension used by Windows programs.

    For us to better assist you with this, we'd like to know the following:

    • Were you getting an error when opening a .exe file?
    • Was it compressed (zipped)?

    Usually, you can just double left-click the .exe file (if not compressed) to open it. However, if it's compressed, you need to install a 3rd party software to extract it.

    We're looking looking forward to your reply.
     
    Riel Alc, Nov 17, 2022
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