Find out type of file in Windows

[vibhor_agarwalin]

Hi,

Analogous to the "file" command in Unix, how can i find out the same for Windows.

Like x86, AMD64 or IA64

Need not be a single command, i just want to know the file type.

Thanks

[hmar]

x86, amd64 and ia64 are not file types, they are processors. Most intel processors are x86, amd64 is an amd 64 bit processor. File types are .exe .doc .xls etc.

[Dias de verano]

Windows is unlike Linux. It does not have file types in the same way. You can tell from the extension as hmar said.

[vibhor_agarwalin]

We are in the wrong directions 

Basically the files that run on a x86 system will have that architecture.
Same thing applies for AMD64 & IA64 as well.

I want to find out a given file will run in which architecture?

Lemme know in case of any confusions ...

[Dias de verano]

depends on OS.

[vibhor_agarwalin]

Yup,

But an AMD64 machine can run an x86 file.
Then how do i find out.

[Spoiler]

Maybe this would be clear if you tell us what you are trying to do in detail.

[Dias de verano]

I think he needs to type "executable file header" into Google.

[Spoiler]

I think he needs to type "executable file header" into Google.

Good call!

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/65122

[vibhor_agarwalin]

Basically i am trying to compile files for all 3 architectures.

Just want to make sure i have done the right thing.