Here are a few ways to open and run an .exe file in Windows:
- Double-click on the .exe file. This will launch the executable file if your Windows PC is set to open .exe files by default.
- Right-click on the .exe file, hover over “Open with” and select a program like Windows Explorer or Command Prompt. This will launch the program and open the executable.
- Navigate to the .exe file in File Explorer. Right-click on it and select “Open”. This will run the exe file.
- Open Command Prompt, navigate to the directory where the .exe file is located using the cd command, then run the executable by typing its name and hitting Enter.
- Associate .exe files with a program like Windows Explorer by going to Control Panel > Default Programs > Associate a file type or protocol with a program. Find .exe and associate it.
- Add .exe to the PATHEXT environment variable to allow running it by just typing the name. Open Advanced System Settings > Environment Variables > Edit PATH.
- Use Run or Search in the Start menu to locate and open the .exe file. Type the full path and name.
Be careful when opening .exe files from unknown sources. Make sure the executable is from a trusted source before running it to avoid malware. Let me know if you have any other questions!
