Solid Edge How to Extract Files from Solid Edge Installer (.exe) File

A user downloaded a Solid Edge installer file (.exe) from Support Center but could not remember how to extract the installer's contents to access individual files such as autostart.exe.

To extract the contents of a Solid Edge installer file (.exe), follow these steps:

1. Download and Install 7-Zip:

• Visit the 7-Zip official website: 7-Zip.

• Download the appropriate version of 7-Zip for your operating system.

• Install 7-Zip on your computer by following the on-screen instructions.

2. Extract the Solid Edge Installer:

• Right-click on the Solid Edge .exe file you downloaded from Support Center.

• In the context menu, hover over the "7-Zip" option.

• Select "Extract Here" to extract the contents of the .exe file to the current directory. Alternatively, select "Extract to [folder name]" to extract the contents into a new folder.

3. Locate Extracted Files:

• Once extraction is complete, navigate to the location where you extracted the files.

You should see the extracted files and folders, including autostart.exe and other necessary files.

By following these steps, you will be able to access and use the individual files contained within the Solid Edge installer.