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I downloaded the xampp installer for windows file: xampp-windows-x64-7.4.29-1-VC15-installer. I try executing the installer by finding the said file and click on the file. A window opens asking me what application I want to use to open this file. I was expecting the installer to simply launch. How do I proceed to install using this installer? I did do a checksum on the downloaded file and it does match.

Edition Windows 10 Home
Version 21H2
Installed on ‎9/‎14/‎2020
OS build 19044.1766
Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 120.2212.4180.0

The XAMPP install for Windows is an executable file, so assuming it has the proper .exe extension, it should execute when opened. I downloaded 'xampp-windows-x64-7.4.29-1-VC15-installer.exe', and launched the installer on Windows 11, and it executed.

The checksum is on the contents of the file. If the file extension is missing or is not .exe, Windows will not necessarily know what to do with the file. As .exe is a common executable extension, my guess would be that somehow the download got renamed with a different extension.

When I downloaded the installer, it did not have an extension, so I just added
".exe" and it worked fine. I realized this shortly after submitting my question, but thanks for replying.