How to Fix Exe File Not Opening Windows 11? - Setup.exe File Not Running
Many use face this type of error message when he/she try to run any setup file of any program or software. If you are also facing this problem then be with me because I am going to share 3 simple and quick ways to solve it.
Fix 1: Disable Windows Defender Firewall.
> Search for "Windows Defender Firewall" and then Open it.> Click on "Turn windows defender firewall On and Off".> Then select disable on both private and public network settings.> In the last save the settings.
If this method does not work then try the 2 way.
Fix 2: Fix File Association Problem Using Command Prompt.
> Open Command Prompt as Administrator.> After that just run the simple command which is : assoc .exe=exefile
> Once commands executed, Restart... If you still facing the same issue then try the 3rd method.
Fix 3: Edit The Registry.> Search for "Registry Editor" & then Open it.> click on “HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT” to expand.> Scroll down and click on the “.exe” registry.> Now, on the right pane double click on “Default” registry and set the ‘Value Data‘ as “exefile“ & the click on "Ok".
> After that go to path: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile\shell\open
> Now, on the right pane click on “Default” to set the ‘Value Data‘ as ( “%1” %* ) & then click on "OK" to save the changes.
After doing this restart your pc or laptop & then try running a .exe file on your computer.
> Watch Video Tutorial: Fix .Exe File Not Running in Windows 11
Many use face this type of error message when he/she try to run any setup file of any program or software. If you are also facing this problem then be with me because I am going to share 3 simple and quick ways to solve it.
Fix 1: Disable Windows Defender Firewall.
> Search for "Windows Defender Firewall" and then Open it.
> Click on "Turn windows defender firewall On and Off".
> Then select disable on both private and public network settings.
> In the last save the settings.
If this method does not work then try the 2 way.
Fix 2: Fix File Association Problem Using
Command Prompt.
> Open Command Prompt as Administrator.
> After that just run the simple command which is : assoc .exe=exefile
> Once commands executed, Restart... If you still facing the same issue then try the 3rd method.
Fix 3: Edit The Registry.
> Search for "Registry Editor" & then Open it.
> click on “HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT” to expand.
> Scroll down and click on the “.exe” registry.
> Now, on the right pane double click on “Default” registry and set the ‘Value Data‘ as “exefile“ & the click on "Ok".
> After that go to path: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile\shell\open
> Now, on the right pane click on “Default” to set the ‘Value Data‘ as ( “%1” %* ) & then click on "OK" to save the changes.
After doing this restart your pc or laptop & then try running a .exe file on your computer.
> Watch Video Tutorial: Fix .Exe File Not Running in Windows 11
