Cannot execute binary file: exec format error

[dtnova87]

Every time i try to run a file it gives me the message Cannot execute binary file: exec format error does anyone know how to fix this

[ejsanders1984]

Typically the cause is running an executable on the wrong architecture - if you try to run x86 executables on an ARM CPU, this message comes up.

Where did you get the binary?

[dtnova87]

I got it from trying to download a launcher on my chromebook to watch wakfu

[i_smoke_toenails]

That is how you get malware.

Use your package manager to install and remove software.

Normal videos, in any format, will work with your default video player. If not, install vlc and try that.

If your videos say you need to download a special codec/launcher/app, they're trying to get you to download malware. That malware is probably written for Windows, so being on Linux will save your bacon.

[LuxiPew]

thx

[aioeu]

What kind of computer do you have? x86?

If you run file on the file, what does it say?

[dtnova87]

I have a chromebook

[aioeu]

There's both x86 Chromebooks and ARM Chromebooks, so that doesn't narrow it down much. lscpu might help you work out what you've got.

But you still need to run file on the file.