How to Extract EXE Files
EXE files are program files. They are the ones that start a program when you double-click on them. These files often come packaged together with a variety of other files that make the program work. This "packaging" is a special file type called an archive. Examples include ZIP, RAR or 7Z. These files contain the program files you need inside them. In order to get the ones you need out, you'll need to extract the EXE file with the right program.
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Instructions
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Visit a website where you can download an archive program capable of extracting from the type of file your EXE is in, such as RAR or ZIP. An example of such a program is WinRar.
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Click on the download link. when the download screen comes up, click "Save File," or whichever option allows you to save the file to your computer.
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Find the installation file on your computer. It should be on your desktop or in your "My Downloads" folder, depending on your settings.
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Double-click on the file to go through the installation process. this will include choosing a directory for the program.
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Find your archive with the EXE file in it. Double-click on it. This should cause your computer to ask you if you want to use your Archive program to open the file. Click "OK." and it should automatically begin extracting the file.
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Tips & Warnings
There is also a file type called EXE that is self extracting; these files can often just be double-clicked on to open them.
You may need to extract more than just the EXE file all to one folder in order to use the program.
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Tried Winzip, Winrar and 4 other programs, non would extract driver files from an exe for my toughbook laptop. Tried 7zip, and it worked on all 8 of the files I needed.
