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When it comes to problems with .EXE files, some users experienced errors, while others reported that nothing
happened when they opened such a file. There were even cases in which users received messages saying they For MAC
had viruses on their systems.
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No matter the cause, this problem can be fixed by choosing one of the methods described below: mac/)
Method 1
For Mobile
1. Click on your desktop. Now hold the Windows key on your keyboard and press the R key to open a
Run dialog box. Mobile Security
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2. Open Command Prompt by typing cmd or command in the dialog box.
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3. Type the following command:
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cd\windows (/support/consumer/free-for-
4. Now type the regedit command to open the Registry Editor: android/)
NOTE: If you can't use regedit, press CTRL+ALT+DEL and select Task Manager. Select the Parental Advisor for Mobile
File menu, hold the CTRL key and click on New Task. In the new Command Prompt window, (/support/consumer/parental-
type regedit.exe and press Enter. advisor-mobile/)
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6. Exit Registry Editor and restart your system and you should be able to open EXE normally.
Method 2
1. Click on your desktop. Now hold the Windows key on your keyboard and press the R key to open a
Run dialog box.
assoc .exe=exefile