How do you download the .exe extension?

Question

Some one was on my computer and I think the person somehow deleted the ability to use the .exe files. I can't download any software anymore or any games because the file extension is gone. I don't know if they deleted it completely or just deleted the ability to use it. I just thought I should try to get it into my computer again. Does anyone know how to help me?

Answer 1

check your antivirus and IE settings

set 'em to normal

Answer 2

Go here:

http://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.ht...

Download & install  the EXE File association fix (not to worry it is a zip file)

The site should answer any questions you have.

Answer 3

This happen to me once and the problem was my firewall.  It would not let me download anything with a .exe extension.  Check your firewall settings.