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1 filename extension(s) found in our database.
.exe - Executable File
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EXE is the common filename extension for denoting an executable file (a program) in the MS-DOS, Microsoft Windows, and OS/2 operating systems.
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- Application:
- -
- Category:
- Application files
- Mime-type:
- application/x-ms-dos-executable
- Magic:
- - / -
- Aliases:
- com
- Executable File related extensions:
- .dll
- Windows Dynamic Linked Llibrary
- .cgi
- Common Gateway Interface
- .com
- Windows Command File
- .bat
- MS-DOS Batch File
- .bas
- BASIC Source
- .tos
- Atari ST TOS Executable
Naturally, other applications may also use the .exe file extension. Even harmful programs can create .exe files. Be especially cautious with .exe files coming from an unknown source!
Can't open a .exe file?
When you double-click a file to open it, Windows examines the filename extension. If Windows recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When Windows does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:
Windows can't open this file:
example.exe
To open this file, Windows needs to know what program you want to use to open it. Windows can go online to look it up automatically, or you can manually select one from a list of programs that are installed on your computer.
To avoid this error, you need to set the file association correctly.
- Open Control Panel > Control Panel Home > Default Programs > Set Associations.
- Select a file type in the list and click Change Program.
The .exe file extension is often given incorrectly!
According to the searches on our site, these misspellings were the most common in the past year:
3xe, dxe, ece, ede, ee, eex, ese, ex, ex3, exd, exf, exr, exs, exw, eze
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Is it possible that the filename extension is misspelled?
Similar file extensions in our database:
- .exd
- Microsoft Office Control Information Cache
- .dxe
- Autodesk AutoCAD Data Extraction Template
- .exd
- JSDAI Express Dictionary Data
- .eex
- Oracle BI Discoverer EUL Export
- .exf
- EXIF Metadata
- .sxe
- ProfiCAD Schematics Diagram
Operating systems
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Windows XP/Vista, Windows 7/8, Windows 10, CentOS, Debian GNU/Linux, Ubuntu Linux, FreeBSD, Mac OS X, iOS, Android
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What is a EXE File?
Acronym of Executable file, EXE file format is mostly used for programs on DOS, Windows, and other platforms. EXE files contain resources, bitmap graphics, icons, and other components for running an executable program that also resides in the exe file. This format can be compressed with executable compressors like runtime packers and can be extracted back using CUP386 and UNP. EXE file format is widely used for containing millions of software programs on different platforms. CorelDRAW is a powerful application for accessing the contents of an EXE file.
How to open EXE files with CorelDRAW
- Launch CorelDRAW
- Choose File > Open
- Find the EXE file you wish to open
- Select the File(s)
- Edit & Save Your File!
Open EXE files on Windows
- Compatible with:
- Windows 10
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
CorelDRAW Opens EXE Files and many more file formats
We designed CorelDRAW Graphics Suite to open a wide range of file format, including all of the following:
- pub (Windows only)
- exe (Windows only)
- docx (Windows only)
- doc (Windows only)