Windows 11 File Explorer not showing executable file extension (exe).


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Victor II Jr

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My File Explorer isn't showing executable file extensions; it lists a program's name minus the "exe" suffix, while the extensions of every other file type are displayed.
I already have 'View->File name extensions' checked, and have confirmed that hide extensions for known file types is unchecked in Explorer Properties for all folders.
I've run "sfc /SCANNOW" and Windows Defender without issue. Booting into Safe Mode made no difference, either.
 

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Victor II Jr said:
My File Explorer isn't showing executable file extensions; it lists a program's name minus the "exe" suffix, while the extensions of every other file type are displayed.
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Screenshots would be helpful as well as for you to completely fill out the system specs section of your forum profile
 

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Out of curiosity, do you get the same results when running this command?
Code: 
C:\Users\GARLIN>assoc | findstr exe
.exe=exefile
 

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garlin said:
Out of curiosity, do you get the same results when running this command?
Code: 
C:\Users\GARLIN>assoc | findstr exe
.exe=exefile
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Yes. Here's my full ouput:

.diag=Assoc_TSPDesigner.exe_all_amd64_enu
.exe=exefile
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
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    PC/Desktop
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    Intel Processor N95
Shortcuts to files may have the same name but don't always show any extension, check the file size. Shortcuts usually are small, 1, 2 or 3KB.
 

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    Win11 Pro RTM
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    Dell Vostro 3400
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    Intel Core i5 11th Gen. 2.40GHz
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    12GB
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    256GB SSD NVMe M.2
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro RTM x64
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    Dell Vostro 5890
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With extensions set to show, check
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.exe
Make sure the key reflects
1738981475317.webp
then
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile
Make sure it reflects
1738981596974.webp
Then restart Explorer or sign out and in again

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How to Show or Hide File Extensions in Windows 10

Here is how to show or hide extensions for files in Windows 10. By default, file extensions are not visible in File Explorer.
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  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
Windows 11 Pro x86_64
23H2 build 22631.3880

A screenshot of Windows Explorer, in case my original post needs clarification:

Listing--noexe.webp

Notice every file type has its extension displayed, with the sole exception of executable applications (i.e. .exe files).
This happens in every directory, even new ones I created.
 

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  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel Processor N95
Victor II Jr said:
Windows 11 Pro x86_64
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My machines don't have the x86 part you show. There is no x86 [32-bit] version of Win11 although x86/32-bit programs can be run, show in the C:\Program Files (x86) folder.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Win11 Pro RTM
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Vostro 3400
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 11th Gen. 2.40GHz
    Memory
    12GB
    Hard Drives
    256GB SSD NVMe M.2
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro RTM x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Vostro 5890
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 10th Gen. 2.90GHz
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Onboard, no VGA, using a DisplayPort-to-VGA adapter
    Monitor(s) Displays
    24" Dell
    Hard Drives
    512GB SSD NVMe, 4TB Seagate HDD
    Browser
    Firefox, Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender/Microsoft Security
Berton said:
Shortcuts to files may have the same name but don't always show any extension, check the file size. Shortcuts usually are small, 1, 2 or 3KB.
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I checked again. Confirming these aren't shortcuts.
 

My Computer

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  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel Processor N95
dacrone said:
With extensions set to show, check
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.exe
Make sure the key reflects
View attachment 124682
then
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile
Make sure it reflects
View attachment 124683
Then restart Explorer or sign out and in again

winaero.com

How to Show or Hide File Extensions in Windows 10

Here is how to show or hide extensions for files in Windows 10. By default, file extensions are not visible in File Explorer.
winaero.com
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Both entries are similar to yours. My full HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile\FriendlyTypeName is as follows:
@%SystemRoot%\System32\shell.dll,-10156
which is the default value, if I understand correctly.
 

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  • OS
    Windows 11
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    PC/Desktop
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    Intel Processor N95
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