Sometimes PC users encounter such an unpleasant situation as the inability to launch programs. Of course, this is a very significant problem that prevents most operations from being performed normally. Let's see how you can deal with it on computers running Windows 7.

When we talk about the inability to run programs on Windows 7, we primarily mean problems associated with EXE files. The causes of the problem may vary. In accordance with this, there are various ways eliminate this type of problem. Specific mechanisms for solving this problem will be discussed below.

Method 1: Restore the EXE file association through Registry Editor

One of the most common reasons why applications with the EXE extension stop launching is a violation of the file association due to some kind of failure or viruses. After this, the operating system simply ceases to understand what needs to be done with this object. In this case, it is necessary to restore the broken associations. This operation is performed through system registry, and therefore, before starting manipulations, it is recommended to create a restore point so that, if necessary, you can undo the changes made to "Registry Editor".

1. To solve the problem you need to activate "Registry Editor". This can be done using the utility "Run". Summon her using the combination Win+R. In the field enter:

   Click "OK".



2. Starts "Registry Editor". On the left side of the window that opens, registry keys are presented in the form of directories. Click on the name "HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT".



3. A large list of folders opens, arranged in alphabetical order, the names of which correspond to file extensions. Look for a directory that has the name ".exe". Having selected it, go to the right side of the window. There is a parameter called "(Default)". Right-click on it ( RMB) and select a position "Change…".



4. "Meaning" bring in "exefile", if it is empty or if there is any other data there. Now press "OK".



5. Then return to the left side of the window and look in the same registry section for a folder called "exefile". It is located below the directories that have extension names. Having selected the specified directory, move to the right side again. Click RMB by parameter name "(Default)". Select from the list "Change…".



6. The parameter editing window appears. In field "Meaning" write down the following expression:

   Click "OK".



7. Now, going to the left side of the window, return to the list of registry keys. Click on the folder name "exefile", which was previously allocated. Subdirectories will open. Choose "shell". Then highlight the subdirectory that appears "open". Moving to the right side of the window, click RMB by element "(Default)". Select from the list of actions "Change…".



8. In the parameter change window that opens, change the value to the following option:

   Click "OK".



9. Close the window "Registry Editor", then restart your computer. After turning on the PC, applications with the EXE extension should open if the problem lay precisely in the violation of file associations.



Method 2: "Command Line"

The problem with file associations, due to which applications do not start, can also be solved by entering commands in "Command line" running with administrative rights.

1. But first, we need to create a registry file in Notepad. Click here "Start". Next, select "All programs".



2. Go to the catalog "Standard".



3. Here you need to find the name "Notebook" and click on it RMB. From the menu, select . This important point, since otherwise it will not be possible to save the created object in the root directory of the disk C.



4. Starts standard text editor Windows. Enter the following entry into it:

   Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
   [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts\.exe]
   
   "exefile"=hex(0):
   



5. Then navigate to the menu item "File" and choose "Save as…".



6. The window for saving the object appears. Go to the root directory of the disk C. In field "File type" change the option "Text documents" per point "All files". In field "Encoding" select from the drop-down list "Unicode". In field "File name" Write any name that is convenient for you. After it you need to put a dot and write the name of the extension "reg". That is, in the end you should get an option according to the following template: "File_name.reg". After you have completed all the above steps, click "Save".



7. Now it's time to launch "Command line". Again through the menu "Start" and point "All programs" move to the directory "Standard". Look for the name "Command line". Once you find this title, click on it RMB. Select from the list "Run as administrator".



8. Interface "Command line" will be opened with administrative powers. Enter the command using the following pattern:

   REG IMPORT C:\filename.reg

   Instead of a part "file_name.reg" you need to enter the name of the object that we previously created in Notepad and saved on disk C. Then click Enter.



9. An operation is being performed, the successful completion of which will be immediately reported in the current window. After that you can close "Command line" and restart the PC. After restarting the computer, programs should resume opening normally.



10. If, however, EXE files still do not open, then activate "Registry Editor". How to do this was described in the description of the previous method. In the left part of the window that opens, go through the sections one by one "HKEY_Current_User" And "Software".



11. A fairly large list of folders opens, which are arranged in alphabetical order. Find a catalog among them "Classes" and go to it.



12. A long list of directories opens, which have the names of various extensions. Find the folder among them ".exe". Click on it RMB and choose an option "Delete".



13. A window opens in which you need to confirm your actions to delete the partition. Click "Yes".



14. Further in the same registry section "Classes" look for the folder "secfile". If found, click on it in the same way RMB and choose an option "Delete" followed by confirmation of your actions in the dialog box.



15. Then close "Registry Editor" and restart your computer. When you run it again, opening objects with the EXE extension should be restored.

Method 3: Disabling File Locking

Some programs may not run in Windows 7 simply because they are blocked. This only applies to launching individual objects, and not all EXE files as a whole. For solutions specified problem there is its own algorithm for overcoming.




Method 4: Eliminate viruses

One of the most common reasons for failure to open EXE files is a virus infection of the computer. By disabling the ability to run programs, viruses thereby try to protect themselves from anti-virus utilities. But the user is faced with the question of how to run an antivirus to scan and disinfect a PC if activation of programs is impossible?

In this case, you need to scan your computer with an anti-virus utility using a LiveCD or by connecting to it from another PC. To eliminate the effects of malware, there are many types of specialized software, one of which is Dr.Web CureIt. During the scanning process, when the utility detects a threat, you must follow the advice that is displayed in its window.



As you can see, there are several reasons why all programs with the EXE extension or only some of them do not run on a computer running Windows 7. Among them, the main ones are the following: malfunctions of the operating system, virus infection, blocking of individual files. For each reason there is its own algorithm for solving the problem being studied.

The program won't start? Games aren't running? Are windows popping up with errors? Other problems? Don't despair, I'll help you now.

Most likely in operating system Some required components are not installed. Many programs use them in their work. Most users are unaware of their absence. In 90% of cases, installing them resolves all issues. Let's look at them in detail and in pictures.

In the archive attached below you will find most of the necessary components. If you don’t trust me, you can follow the links to the official sites yourself (I’ll indicate) and download from there. It will take more time and sometimes it’s not easy to navigate there.

It’s up to you to decide where to get them from; I can only guarantee the absence of viruses and the cleanliness of the archive.

Archive with components solving the problem programs not starting...

Collection size 48 MB. There are no viruses.

Let's look at them in order of importance. The first will be Microsoft. NET Framework— a special platform for program creators. Programmers write beautiful and useful programs, like hours on desktop, but the computer does not have this component - it does not start.

This official Microsoft .NET Framework page. There you will find a web installer, which, when launched on a computer, will connect to the server and download the platform (approximately 50 MB). In the archive it looks like this...

Click on it...

If such a window appears, this component is already in the system. Just in case (suddenly it is damaged), click “Next”. Elements lost by mistake will be restored. If it is completely absent from the system, it will be downloaded and installed. Follow the windows that appear.

There is also Microsoft .NET Framework 4 offline installer— if you need to install a component on a computer without an Internet connection (think about friends).

Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 (x86)

The Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 (x86) package is needed for the computer to correctly and fully understand this programming language. Official page Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 package (x86). This is what it looks like in the archive...

No more difficult than a regular installation computer program- you'll figure it out.

The Microsoft DirectX® end-user executable library will update current version DirectX is a built-in Windows technology that allows you to run high-speed multimedia and games on your computer.

Needed first gamers (players). If these libraries are missing, some games will not launch. A window appears with an error message about the missing .dll file. Sound familiar?

Click on the file - the presence of libraries in the operating system is analyzed and missing elements are loaded.

Usually a window appears with the number of MB of additional loading. Please upload more. In any case (even if not a player) Windows needs them. You can run the installer periodically (once every couple of months). Libraries are updated frequently, please keep this in mind. Here is the DirectX page.

If you have problems with sound or picture ( video player does not show movies) then installing the latter will help, current codec package K-Lite Mega Codec Pack. This issue has already been discussed in detail and in pictures on the pages of this site.

When installing, choose the seventh option - the most optimal for most.

The following two additional system components will not help if the program does not start (there are exceptions). They are more important for displaying the content of sites. Everything jumping and skipping on Internet pages in browsers.

Described how correctly and simply.

Check the box and install. Please note - with any browser open Adobe Flash Player will not install (close them and the installation will continue.)

Hi all! The article will be short, but very useful about why games do not launch on Windows 7, 8, 10 or the program does not start? Everything is very simple!

Why don't games launch on Windows 7, 8, 10? What should I do?

I'll try to remember all the reasons I had.

Reason #1. No components required.

The most common reason why a game or program does not start is a lack of components in the system. In order not to waste a lot of time searching, I’m posting all the components in the archive:

Open the image, or unpack it using .

After launch, the installer will prompt you to select components, first install everything according to the standard, if it doesn’t help, then add it.

First, you can choose the optimal choice. If it doesn’t help, then click select all.

A list of installed components will appear.

Here you can choose nothing or choose as you wish.

After choosing, click install.

The installation will begin.

After installation, it is better to restart your computer.

Important components for programs are , and .

The same is true for games.

The rest depends on the program or game. Therefore, if a game or program does not start, feel free to download and install everything!

Reason #2. Insufficient rights to run.

Try running the game as an administrator, to do this, right-click on the shortcut and select run as administrator.

Reason #3. The game or program is not compatible.

Your application may not be compatible with your version of Windows. For compatibility, you can try right-clicking on the shortcut and selecting property.

Reason #4. Is the game compatible with your computer?

The game or program may not be compatible with your computer. To do this, enter the name and write system requirements.

We are at least interested in minimum requirements. You can see the system requirements of your computer.

Reason #5. The required drivers are not installed.

For games, it is important that drivers are installed on the video card. You can download them from the official website or.

Download for your video card and .

Reason #6. Poor build.

Perhaps you downloaded a broken game (or program) on the Internet and it does not start. There may be many reasons for this, but one of the main ones is this kind of assembly. And then either download another one, or buy a license.

Reason #7. The problem is in the operating system.

• Perhaps you haven’t cleaned your computer for a long time, then it’s necessary.
• Viruses prevent components from working normally. In this case, you need to run your computer with an antivirus.
• If the game is online, it may be blocked by an antivirus or firewall. You can try disabling them temporarily or adding them to exceptions.

Reason #8. Other reasons.

• Incorrect date and time on the computer.
• We check for updates or new versions of the game or program.
• Use Latin characters on the way when installing the game.
• Install all components (programs) that come with the game.

That's all I remembered. If you remember why the game or program does not start, write in the comments.

You are faced with this situation: shortcuts on your desktop have stopped launching. It is possible that not only the shortcuts, but also the programs themselves (files with the .exe extension) do not launch. You are in a panic, not knowing what to do in such cases, you call a Master or take your computer or laptop to the Service Center, although in fact, with a little knowledge you will be able to solve not only these problems, but also many others. This is precisely what this article and, in general, the entire Site as a whole are aimed at.

So, what to do if shortcuts on the desktop do not launch.

Why shortcuts do not open or are opened by one program

This happens for many reasons - sometimes we ourselves are to blame for incorrectly setting the opening of shortcuts or executable files through one program or another. (In this case, when you try to launch a program shortcut or exe file, some completely different program may open - a browser, notepad, archiver, etc.). This may be a product of malicious software.

Our task is to fix this.

An easy way to solve the error is to search the Internet for files to fix this error. Search keywords are fix exe and fix lnk. You need to find files with the reg extension (pay attention to Windows version in the description) and import data from them into your registry.

A description of how to solve the problem manually is BELOW.

If they don't start exe files(instructions for Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10)

Restoring the launch of programs on the command line. To do this, press the key combination Win + R

The Run utility will open where we write cmd and click OK.

After this it will open Command line.

In the command line, type notepad and press Enter - Notepad will launch.

Paste the text below into notepad:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts\.exe] “exefile”=hex(0):

Select File - Save As from the menu

In the file type field, change the text document to “all files”.

set the encoding to Unicode.

save the file with the extension Write any name (in picture 1).reg to drive C. and click Save.

Perhaps the System will not allow you to follow this Save path, requiring Administrator Rights. Then Save to your Desktop, and then copy to Disk C.

We return to command line and enter the command: REG IMPORT C:\saved_file_name.reg in my case REG IMPORT C:\1.reg

On Windows 10, this procedure can be performed in a different way. We move the cursor to Saved File and press the right mouse button, in the window that appears, click Merge.

We answer “Yes” to the system’s request to enter data into the registry.

Restart your computer- programs should run as before.

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Hello, dear friends!

Who among you has not encountered such a strange thing as a complete failure to launch a program? or did you download the program, but it simply doesn’t want to be installed on the system? Common situation? Then let's look more globally. So!

Have you launched the program, and it gives you a message about some kind of failure? It doesn’t matter, because you are far from alone in your problem!

Hundreds of thousands of “dummies” are faced with a similar “jamb”, and even have no idea what the problem is.

And the problem, friends, is as simple as three pennies: your system simply does not have a special software package that contains all the necessary tools to adequately run all programs and games. All you need to do is download several programs that will solve all your problems. What programs are needed?

1) Download Microsoft program.NET Framework by following this link http://www.microsoft.com/ru-ru/download/details.aspx?id=17851 (this is a link to the official website and download from there). At Microsoft installation.NET Framework Internet connection must be active! In short, download and install, following all the prompt steps - it's very simple!

2) Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 (x86) is the name of the next program you need. You can download it simply by entering its name into a browser search engine and clicking “Find”. This package is necessary for the system to understand the programming language! If you prefer to download from an official source, then here is a link to just such a source: http://www.microsoft.com/ru-ru/download/details.aspx?id=5555 (just copy directly from here and paste into a search engine ). Download and install this package.

3) An integral attribute of any OS is a program, or more precisely, the Microsoft DirectX® executable library. The fact is that a lot depends on Microsoft DirectX®, since this library is multimedia and only with its help you will be able to run anything on your system. Have you already encountered such a problem as not being able to start the game, followed by receiving a message that you are missing some kind of dll?! And dll files are the “diocese” of Microsoft DirectX®! So without him - nowhere! We download, install and launch: everything is updated there independently.

4) Codecs are also a “trick”, without which you will have problems with the system. Therefore, we recommend downloading and installing the well-known K-Lite Mega Codec Pack by going to the official website using this link: http://codecguide.com/about_kl.htm. Login, download, install.

That's all: you have installed all the necessary bells and whistles, which means the problem with launching games and programs is solved. Congratulations!