"Automatic lack of EXE file"

"I'm currently facing an issue where my .exe file is getting automatically deleted from my computer. I'm unsure of the reason. I've tried re-downloading and reinstalling, but the .exe file keeps going missing. Are there any solutions to this peculiar problem and how can I restore the .exe file?"

Many users have encountered the issue of .exe files getting automatically deleted from their PCs. This can be a strange problem caused by antivirus settings, permission issues, system glitches, or other reasons. If you're experiencing this as well, don't worry. Here, you'll find three effective methods to recover deleted .exe files and restore those that have vanished or gone missing. Please follow the step-by-step guides below.

Solution 1: Recover the Deleted EXE File from Previous Version

An "earlier version" is a copy of a file or folder that was created by Windows Backup or automatically saved as part of a restore point. You can recover a file or folder from an earlier version without using any third-party software. How can you recover .exe files from an earlier version? Just follow these simple steps.

    1. Open "This PC" or "Computer." 2. Locate the folder where you previously saved the deleted .exe file. 3. Right-click on the folder, and select "Restore previous versions." 4. Choose the version you need and click "Restore."

Note: This method only works if you have previously created a backup using Windows Backup. If this feature was disabled, this prompt will not help.

Solution 2: Restore EXE File from Recycle Bin

If you accidentally deleted an .exe file from your desktop and didn't empty the Recycle Bin, you may be able to recover it from there. Here's how:

    1. Open the Recycle Bin. 2. Find and right-click on the .exe file you deleted. 3. Click Restore.

Tip: If you emptied the Recycle Bin in Windows 10/8/7, you won't be able to recover the deleted .exe file this way. However, you can use professional file recovery software to restore files that were deleted from the Recycle Bin.

Solution 3: Recover Deleted EXE File with File Recovery Software

This is the only useful way to permanently recover deleted .exe files without backup. The Data Recovery Wizard tool is very powerful in retrieving deleted files from HDD, SSD, USB flash drives, thumb drives, external hard drives, and more for Windows 10/8/7. If you're using a Mac, download the Mac data recovery software to restore lost or missing .exe files.

In addition to executable files, Data Recovery Wizard can also restore other types of documents, such as Word/Excel/PPT files, photos, videos, audio files, emails, ZIP, HTML, RAR, and more. Follow these steps to recover .exe files immediately:

Step 1. Select the exact location of your file and click on the "Scan" button to proceed.

Select the location to scan for deleted files

Step 2. Once the scan is finished, select the "Deleted Files" and "Other Lost Files" folders on the left. You can then use the "Filter" feature or click on the "Search for a file or folder" button to look for your deleted files.

Scan Results

Step 3: Click the “Recover” button and save your restored files – preferably to a location different from the original.

Recover Deleted Files