usually executable files require a trigger to step in action.. but in case of autoexecutables the triggered is taken either from operating system(for example completion of copying of the same file from some outer source ) and as soon as trigger is fired it swings in action. It usually work in background as symbolise viruses,keyloggers... they can be sent with some useful applications with the help of binders..
an executable file is a file that is extended longer
The main Excel program file (excel.exe) is an executable file, but the workbooks it creates are not executable files.
difference between executable file and non-executable file in dos
BAT is not an executable file in windows.
exe is a common filename extension denoting an executable file
An MP3 file should not be executable unless it is a malicious file. Don't open it.
Putting '.exe' after a file name means that it is an executable file. This means that it is a program that can run by its self. So, yes, exe does represent an executable file.
COM file is a simple type of executable file.
Executable
There are some kinds of files which can be executed in windows :.EXE : executable programs.com : System booter.bat : batch file is a list of executable files which will be executed when the .bat file is called
no. it isn't.
If it's already in your PATH variable, then simply the name of the executable would do. If not, then use the full path of the executable or navigate to the directory of the executable and then ./executable where "executable" is the name of the executable.