How do you open .exe files?

Most of the stuff that I've downloaded on my computer lately has been .exe files and none of them will open? any advice?

Hi denae8,
Normally, an .exe (executable) is a Windows program/application. The only exception is if it's a .zip archive that was converted to a self extracting .exe file. Download the free Stuffit Expander from www.allume.com. Drag and drop the .exe file onto the Expander. If it's a converted .zip file, the files will be extracted. If not, then it's a Windows program file.

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