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executable file is a file that is used to perform various functions
or operations on a computer. Unlike a data file, an executable file
cannot generally be read because it has been
compiled. On an IBM
compatible computer, common executable files are .BAT, .COM, .EXE, and
.BIN. Depending on the operating system and its setup, there can also be several
other types of executable files.
Additional information and listings of file extensions can be
found here.
- To execute a file in MS-DOS
and numerous other command line operating systems, type the name
of the executable file and press enter.
- Other command line operating
systems such as Linux or Unix may require the user to type a period
and a forward slash in front of
the file name, for example "./myfile" would execute
the executable file named "myfile".
- To execute a file in Microsoft
Windows double-click the file.
- To execute a file in other GUI
operating systems commonly a single or double-click will execute
the file.
Also see: Execute, Operating
system definitions
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