How to solve the problem"*.exe

It is not clear what problem you are experiencing with an ".exe" file. ".exe" files are executable files that contain instructions that can be run on a computer. Some common problems that you may encounter with ".exe" files include:

1. "*.exe is not a valid Win32 application." This error message indicates that the file is not a valid executable file or that it has been damaged. You can try downloading the file again or running a virus scan to see if it is infected.
2. "*.exe has stopped working." This error message indicates that the executable file has crashed or encountered an error while running. You can try running the file again, or you may need to reinstall the program associated with the file.
3. "*.exe cannot be found." This error message indicates that the file is not located in the path specified. You can try searching for the file on your computer or reinstalling the program associated with the file.

1. Check for updates to the program associated with the file. Sometimes software updates can fix problems with executable files.
2. Run a virus scan to see if the file is infected. If the file is infected, you may need to delete it and download a clean copy.
3. Check to see if there are any known issues or compatibility problems with the file. You can search online or check the program's documentation to see if there are any known issues that may be causing the problem.
4. If the file is located on a network drive, try accessing it from a different computer or network location to see if the problem persists.
5. If none of these steps help, you may need to contact the program's support team or the manufacturer of the file for further assistance.

This error is generally an indication that the written program isn't designed to be run in the 32 bit windows environment, the program is corrupted, or an error occured while trying to run the program. It is generally due to an older program being run within windows.

The newer windows versions are mostly 32 bit platforms. Some of the old programs from windows 95 and 98 eras won't work because they are 16 bit programs. Examples may include older programs with a .com extension (which will bring up this error message), or old versions of .exe's written for 16 bit environments.

If the program you are attempting to run is a recent program (came with your version of windows XP or later) then it could be an error at execution or the program is corrupted. If the program is written by a major brand and is relatively new, contact the program's technical support number for help.

If you suspect a program error, try and obtain another copy of the program. Uninstall the current copy of the program, restart your computer, then install a fresh copy. If the error continues after doing this, then contact the program manufacturer's technical support number.

If the program you are using is one of the programs from within windows, (from the system 32 folder for example, and include notepad.exe, msconfig.exe, or other programs that can be selected and run from within this folder) do NOT remove or copy over the program. Some of the programs within the windows sub-directories are older 16bit programs, not designed to run within the 32bit platform. It is recommended to NOT remove any of these programs from the windows sub directories.