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jcummins
8 years agoExplorer | Level 3
Can I preview an .exe file on the Dropbox website?
I created a "Flip Book" using the Flip PDF software application. The created Flip Book is an .exe file. I would like for my friends to see the Flip Book but have been unable to find a host site that will do so. I thought Dropbox would be my answer but found out today Dropbox does not support an .exe file. Any suggestions or recommendations would be appreciated. Thanking you in advance.
John
You won't find a site that supports viewing an .EXE file online. That's an executable file that needs to be downloaded and run on the local computer. Also, it will likely be limited to Windows computers only.
In order to host something like that online, and make it as compatible as possible, you'll want to find a web-based format.- Rich is spot on. A .exe isn't a previewable format. it requires Windows to 'EXEcute' the program to run it. It's a little unusual for the program to output a file in such a format in my experience.
- RichSuper User II
You won't find a site that supports viewing an .EXE file online. That's an executable file that needs to be downloaded and run on the local computer. Also, it will likely be limited to Windows computers only.
In order to host something like that online, and make it as compatible as possible, you'll want to find a web-based format.- jpcumminsExplorer | Level 3Thanks very much for replying to my question. I understand and appreciate your answer.
John
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