How to Fix: .exe files won't open on my computer

Hello,

Exe files not opening properly is an issue that occurs commonly after malware removal. 

The cause of this problem commonly is an issue in the Windows Registry
First thing you need to do is get into regedit
You can usually still open it by running it as administrator
Once regedit is open navigate to:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile\shell\open\command
the value for (Default) should be (material inside of the quotes):  "     "%1" %*      "


Alternatively I have a simple script below that should correct the default value.  To create this right click on the desktop and go to new then click text document.  Open the text document and copy in the following (material inside of the quotes)
:
"

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile\shell\open\command]
@="\"%1\" %*"

"
then save the file as: fix.reg
Open the file and when it asks you if you want to merge the registry click yes

This should fix most issues with opening exe files. If this does not help you verify that your registry value is (material inside of the quotes) "   "%1" %*    " and or send me msg.  Sometimes if you try to fix this issue too early you need to go back and remove malware from the computer first

Mark