Gimp2.9.6 does not open exr

Gimp2.9.6 -windows does not open exr(single layer) from blender.i am trying portable build from Partha https://www.partha.com/ does any other build work?(want to avoid installation)

I was unable to open one this weekend, but I was able to open one in Krita if that’s any help.

thanks.i installed the official version from https://www.gimp.org/downloads/devel/ that opens exr