LegoManIAm94 Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 I was wondering how you extract an EXE File. What programs do you use and if you suggest any I only want free legal programs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ub3rman123 Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 WHere'd you get a .exe file? If you're sure it's safe, you can run it; if it's been set up properly, it should install itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTerminator2004 Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 Why would you want to do that? Besides, an exe file is made up of assembly code, so I doubt it would be much use to you, unless you wanted to dissassemble it (which is often illegal). It can be done of course, but I'm not exactly sure of the best way to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexus Set Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 There are some cases of self-extracting archives in EXE that can be opened in WinRAR, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bben46 Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 exe stands for EXEcutable file. An .exe is a stand alone program that will run by itself. It does not need to be extracted, it will run just by clicking on it. If it is a legitimate installer, it should automatically install whetever it is supposed to. If you trust the source, just click to run. And it is a favorite way to spread a virus over the internet. By claiming a file is something you want and making it a runable exe file, when you click on it it will run and if it is malware will install it's virus. Most email programs will not even allow an exe to be sent without zipping it first. Mods are zipped because it allows the user to look at the file before installing it. very few will include an exe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTerminator2004 Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 Why would you want to do that? Besides, an exe file is made up of assembly code, so I doubt it would be much use to you, unless you wanted to dissassemble it (which is often illegal). It can be done of course, but I'm not exactly sure of the best way to do it. True, but the majority of archive programs I know will add a description saying something along the lines of "WinRAR self extracting archive", so it's generally pretty obvious what they are. That is of course assuming that anyone able to figure out how to post on a forum would know to double click on a file to run it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegoManIAm94 Posted July 14, 2010 Author Share Posted July 14, 2010 It is the Dune mod for Oblivion. I just want to know it is safe or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilneko Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 Install 7-zip and right click on the exe file. 7-zip will open it right up, most install files are glorified self-extracting archives, and 7-zip treats them as such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTerminator2004 Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 If it's on TESNexus, and has had that many downloads, then it's a pretty safe bet to assume it's safe. If you're really not sure, check the comments - generally if someone downloads a fake file, they'll post a warning in the comments, and probably report it. It still pays to be careful, but pretty much everything with more than 20-odd downloads is likely to be perfectly fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegoManIAm94 Posted July 14, 2010 Author Share Posted July 14, 2010 I installed it and it seems to be OK. Thanks for all of your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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