EX_ File: What is it?

Writer:   |   Edited: November 26, 2018

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EX_ File Summary

Only one known software program, Windows Installer developed by Microsoft Corporation, is related to the EX_ file extension. In addition, they are categorized under a single primary file type, described as the Compressed EXE File format. EX_ files are categorized ordinarily as Compressed Files.

File Extension EX_ files have been identified on both desktop and mobile devices. The Popularity Rating for EX_ files is "Low", which means these files are not ordinarily found on an everyday user's device.

Please see the detailed information below to learn more about EX_ files and the programs that can open them. In addition, we provide simple troubleshooting information to help you open your EX_ file.

Low
File Type Popularity
5902
File Rank

/ 11690

Active

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2018

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Sorts of EX_ Files


Dominant EX_ File Type

.EX_
File Format:.ex_
Classification:Compressed EXE File

EX_ file extension refers to an EXE file that is compressed using one of the installation archive applications. They are similar to each other in the first 2 characters. Upon decompression of an EX_ file, it returns to the original extension EXE. It is usually associated with Microsoft Windows Installer software.

Programmer: Microsoft Corporation
Group:Compressed Files
Subkey: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.ex_

Software Programs That Open The Compressed EXE File:


Windows Installer by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

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EX_ Requests


Top Windows Operating Systems

7 (45.73%)
10 (44.56%)
8.1 (5.41%)
XP (2.79%)
8 (0.97%)


Troubleshoot EX_ Files


Frequent EX_ Opening Issues

Windows Installer Not Present

If you attempt to load your EX_ file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open EX_ Files". Usually, this is because you do not have Windows Installer for %%os%% installed. The typical path of opening your EX_ with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.


Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your EX_, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").


Outdated Windows Installer

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Windows Installer installed that's incompatible with your Compressed EXE File type. Visit the Microsoft Corporation website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Windows Installer. Most of the time your Compressed EXE File file was created by a newer Windows Installer than what you have installed.


Tip: Find clues on the correct software version by right-clicking your EX_ file and clicking "Properties".


Summary: Not having the right Windows Installer version on your computer can cause problems opening EX_ files.


Other Causes of EX_ File Opening Problems

You can still experience errors opening EX_ files even with the latest version of Windows Installer installed on your PC. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening EX_s. Problems unrelated to software:

  • Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for EX_
  • Mistaken removal of the Windows registry EX_ description
  • Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the EX_ format
  • Your EX_ can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
  • The EX_ is infected with a virus
  • Hardware related to EX_s has device driver corruption
  • Windows cannot load your Compressed EXE File file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)

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