Varieties of EXEC Files

Principal EXEC Type

.EXEC

File Ext:	.exec
Classification:	Unix Executable File

A Unix Executable file with an EXEC file extension is a compiled binary file that can be run on a Unix operating system like Linux or FreeBSD. EXEC file is like EXE file extension for Windows. There are no specific program for opening EXEC file, Double-clicking on exec file results in starting the program they are created for.

Author:	Open Source
Kind:	Executable Files
Entry:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.exec

Software Programs That Open The Unix Executable File:

FreeBSD by The FreeBSD Community

FreeBSD

Linux by Open Source

Linux

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Troubleshoot EXEC Files

Troubles Opening EXEC Files

FreeBSD is Not Installed

You encounter an error message such as "%%os%% Can't Open EXEC Files" when trying to open your EXEC. Customarily, this means that FreeBSD is not installed on %%os%%. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the EXEC file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.

Tip: Another EXEC-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.

Incorrect FreeBSD Version

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of FreeBSD installed that's incompatible with your Unix Executable File type. You will need to download a newer version of FreeBSD if you don't have the right version. Most of the time your Unix Executable File file was created by a newer FreeBSD than what you have installed.

Tip: If you right-click on your EXEC file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.

Primarily, problems experienced when opening EXEC files are due to having the incorrect version of FreeBSD installed on your computer.

Associated Difficulties Loading EXEC Files

You can still experience errors opening EXEC files even with the latest version of FreeBSD installed on your PC. Other EXEC opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. These issues include:

• Windows Registry EXEC file paths that are incorrect
• Unintentional removal of the description of the EXEC file inside the Windows Registry
• Defective install of a EXEC program, such as FreeBSD
• Your EXEC can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
• The EXEC is infected with a virus
• Device drivers for EXEC-related hardware are out-of-date
• Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the Unix Executable File file