Tips to open VEXE file

Can't open the VEXE file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open VEXE files as well as a list of programs that support VEXE files.

VEXE file extension

File Name Virus Executable Format
File Category Executable Files

The VEXE file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the VEXE files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the VEXE file on each system platform.

Operating systems
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What is VEXE file?

The file in the VEXE format belongs to the Executable Files category. In addition to this file, the Executable Files category includes 140 related files. Virus Executable Format is supported by 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. It is recommended to use BitDefender to handle this file. This is a program created by Softwin. This file type can also be opened by 3 other programs. You can use Norton Internet Security, AVG Antivirus, avast! Antivirus in case BitDefender cannot be used.

How to open VEXE file?

The most common problem when using Virus Executable Format is that a specific VEXE is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open VEXE, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the VEXE file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install BitDefender

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that BitDefender is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name BitDefender into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open VEXE files.

Step 2. Create association of BitDefender with VEXE files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the VEXE file still does not use the BitDefender program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the VEXE file with the BitDefender program.

Step 3. Update BitDefender to the latest version

If, despite the association of the BitDefender program with the Virus Executable Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Softwin website and install the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the VEXE file

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:

The VEXE file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the VEXE file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our VEXE file. Sometimes virus-infected VEXE files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the VEXE files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair VEXE file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use N/A help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted VEXE files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move VEXE to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the VEXE file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.