I have no idea if this will help but see http://www.gnutellaforums.com/open-d...e-sharing.html

Make sure exe is not included on your filter terms for either extensions or keywords.

'Normally' such files should be compressed as a zip or rar or disk image or other. So perhaps you're seeking in the incorrect way. When it's freeware of course just get a hold of the original download link (we sometimes forget that.) Freeware is such a great concept! "Pushes it in front of the abusers!"