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Is there a Windows exe that does nothing?
Is there a "noop"-esque exe somewhere as part of the Windows installation? I'm preparing some batch jobs and scheduled tasks, and for a couple reasons I'd like to reference an executable that does ...
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Add resource to compiled executable
I have a compiled executable that I would like to add an icon to. It currently has 0 resources and uses the default Windows Application Icon. I have tried "Resource Hacker" and adding an icon, but it ...
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XCode to debug gdb-debuggable executable
I have compiled a cmake-based executable that is (miraculously) debuggable in gdb.
So examining hundreds of variables with the terminal becomes a little bit slow for very large projects and I would ...
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Embed the EXE file in the excel file itself
I use:
retVal = Shell("program.EXE " & filename, vbNormalFocus)
To execute a program need for my excel spreadsheet.
Is it possible to embed the EXE file in the excel file itself?
And how ...
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Windows 7 access denied to executables.. by what?
Ever since I started using Windows 7 this problem has been bothering me. From time to time I see similar questions popping up on misc forums, but never did I see an answer.
Here are two scenarios that ...
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What is required to run executable files built from MATLAB?
When I deploy my project to an exe file and bring it into another, which computer hasn't installed MATLAB yet, does it work fine or do I need to install something?
For example, Java apps need the ...
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How do you associate the .exe file extension with a program in Windows?
A few years ago I saw somebody play a prank on somebody by associating the .exe file extension with Internet Explorer. This made Internet Explorer open up every time the person wanted to start a ...
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Executable does not exist in /usr/local/bin, but it does in /usr/bin, yet it still fails
I had to compile wine by hand for a certain patch, but I no longer need it.
So I did a make distclean (guess I should have done a make uninstall from the start, but oh well) and it was still there. ...
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Bash says file does not exist, but it does
I'm trying to compile the firmware for my linksys WRVS4400N.
ls shows that exist but when it try to run it bash says it does not exist. I can also cat it, and it is an executable, not a shell script.
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Is it possible to alter an unsigned `exe`?
I would like to increase an exe size without altering it's behavior. It's possible to fill it with blank data?
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Eliminate cause of crash - if rooted on host
Is there a way to pin down the moments (e.g., 15 seconds) just before a program crashes on windows-xp-sp3?
It would be interesting to inspect applications and executables and their communication ...
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Why Git keeps track of changes in execution permission?
If you have a file added to a Git repository and you change the execution permission (e.g. chmod 0755 file), Git tells that file has changed.
This can be useful, but sometimes is a pain in the neck ...
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Why doesn't my executable execute when I click on it?
Why does it seems like I can't open A executable file created on C++ by double clicking it.
I have a file that I ran from an IDE an I would like to know if there is a Way to set that file to Open the ...
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Are there any 64-bit Executable Packers?
Is there a good, free packer out there for 64-bit executables?
I'm looking for something like UPX, except that UPX doesn't seem to support 64-bit executables.
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“command not found” when running a shell script. What did I break?
I'm on OSX Snow Leopard.
Here's the full contents of grr.sh:
#!/bin/sh
echo wow
When I try to run it from terminal:
$ grr.sh
-bash: grr.sh: command not found
$ /bin/sh grr.sh
wow
$ sh grr.sh
wow
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Is it possible to log all files that are executed in Ubuntu? [closed]
Possible Duplicate:
How can I log all process launches in Linux
I would like to be able to log all the files that are executed on my system, so I can see later in a log which files have ...
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Do code-signed executables (signtool.exe) run properly on Windows 98?
Unfortunately I don't have a Windows 98 machine to test this out on. Does anyone know if executables code-signed with SignTool.exe (on Windows 7) will run properly on Windows 98?
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Create 7zip SFX executable (updated)
I'm playing around with 7zip to create an sfx executable. I followed the documentation but I wasn't able to get any close, I'm using the 7zip 32 bit and the 7zip extra 32 bit
Here where I'm stuck ...
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Extract executable/script from memory in (Ubuntu) Linux
Okay, on Linux, when I delete a running executable or script, it usually (for me, pretty much always, but I don't know if it will work in every case) continues to run without any problems. So I've got ...
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What program can be used to package software into one executable?
I need to package an application into a single executable file (so that I don't have to install it, so that it will be portable). Does anybody know what I can use to make a program portable?
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Tools to check whether an executable has SIMD instructions in it?
Theoretically we can analysis a binary executable/library to see whether it contains any SSE and/or AVX opcode. However, it may be a bit tedious and error-prone. Are there any tools I can use to get a ...
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Automatically run a self extracting .exe with a /T command line switch?
I want to distribute a self extracting executable that will extract to a hard coded directory with no user prompting. Right now, I'm using iexpress to package up my files, but I can't figure out how ...
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RocketDock System Tray Docklet
Not sure if this belongs here, but...
I'm looking for either a download location or a how-to on making an executable that toggles the system tray.
All I need to do is create a small .exe or download ...
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Why do I get “command not found” when the binary file exists?
Here's my problem. I have just compiled a linux build of tests in my VirtualBox VM. When I run it, I get:
bash: ./tests: No such file or directory
I did some research, and found it could ...
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Convert PDF to exe to raise security
I have some PDFs I want convert all to .exe files and put them into folder on my CD and my customers run .exe files instead of PDF and for security reasons.
so I have tried "pdf2exe" tools but I need ...
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How does unix search for executable files?
When a file is executed, how does UNIX search for it? If there are multiple executable files in PATH with the same name which one is preferred? Is current directory included in the search when file is ...
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On Windows, what filename extensions denote an executable?
On Windows, *.exe, *.bat, *.cmd, and *.com all represent programs or shell scripts that can be run, simply by double-clicking them. Are there any other filename extensions that indicate a file is ...
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Alternatives to parental controls for Vista Business workgroup machine?
How can I restrict access to the internet and execution of files on a Vista Business machine? The computer is part of a workgroup.
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avgnt.exe avira gmbh
After the last update of Avira, every time I turn on the computer, I get this message of an exe file that wants to run. Even though I always uncheck the "ask me before opening this file", the message ...
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Error when trying to install a .bin file on Ubuntu?
I have a .bin file on my Desktop. But When I try to install it, I get the following error in the terminal:
bash: ./filename.bin: cannot execute binary file
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How to capture the arguments passed to an .exe when is called by another program? (Windows)
I have two programs:
When A.exe is running, it calls B.exe with a series of arguments.
Any suggestions as to how can I see these arguments? I could write another
B.exe program to do that, but it ...
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How to tell when an exe gets fired on Windows?
I'm looking for a way to tell if an executable gets fired in Windows. I can't watch the Task Manager because the exe sometimes gets fired for just a split second.
Is there any way to get some visual ...
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Why won't windows exe's work on Linux?
I'm not asking about how to make a Windows exe work in Linux.
I'm asking WHY it does not work.
What is different about the way Windows runs an executable and Linux runs an executable? Why did they ...
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Shortcuts to exe on network pc ok?
Hi
I created a simple calulator in C# for work. It's just one executable file. I was thinking of putting a single copy of it on a network drive and send everyone a shortcut to it to access it. I'm new ...
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All of my executables are trying to open via 7zip. How can I put them back to normal? [closed]
Possible Duplicate:
How do you associate the .exe file extension with a program in Windows?
I recently booted my computer and all of the executable files have turned into 7zip icons. A ...
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how do i tell if an executable is 32-bit or 64? [closed]
Possible Duplicate:
Quick way to tell if an installed application is 64-bit or 32-bit
Got a file from a friend that won't run on my system. I'm suspecting it's 64-bit (my machine is 32). ...
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Why is Ubuntu trying to open my Mono app with Wine instead of Mono?
So, I have compiled a C# program on Linux using MonoDevelop. When I try to execute the resulting binary, my system tries and fails to run it as a windows executable, with wine. Wine gives me the ...
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why ./ is needed to run a runnable file?
I'm using ubuntu and I notice many of my runnable scripts won't run unless I precede theme by ./.
For example, if I have a perl script: /home/me/script.pl and I'm currently in /home/me, typing ...
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Compiling Python 3.1.1 in Windows XP
My grandson is learning Python. We have installed Python 3.1.1 for him on our Windows XP (home edition). He has written a couple of short programs, and now wishes to compile those programs into ...
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Run .exe files on Mac OS X
I know it is possible to run windows files on Mac using cider or Wine, I have CrossOver, but I am totally confused how to do it. What would be the simplist working way to run a windows .exe file on a ...
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Executing PHP script from command-line
It has been a while since I did any scripting with php. Now that I'm back at it, I find I'm missing something simple. Currently, the only way I am able to run my scripts is with the php command in ...
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Accidentally associated .EXE with Virtual PC
I was trying to open a Virtual PC file that was in .exe format, so I went and pressed Open With, and selected Virtual PC. I pressed ok and then tried to open it, but it didnt work. Unfortunately, I ...
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What sort of program has its PE executable header set to ROM image?
The specification for Windows PE executables (available at http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/system/platform/firmware/PECOFF.mspx or in winnt.h) says that if the Magic field in the Optional Header is set ...
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Why can't I open file with doubleklick after I moved the application that opens it on windows?
I am on windows server 2003, but I guess it is the same on windows xp.
I moved some movable applications (usually people create them for usb sticks) to locations like c:\bin\app1\app1.exe. The old ...
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Malicious Software
I had a program created for me recently and didn't really think about it being executable posing a threat since I pretty much trust the source but not completely. I then thought about the fact that a ...
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Software with Malicious Intent binded to executable?
I had some software created for me by a coder overseas. I got a little paranoid since the software is executable. I started wondering if they could possibly have binded a key logger to the application ...
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How do I fix broken .exe file association in Windows Vista?
Somehow the file association for all .exe files has been deleted on my windows vista machine. For some reason the only thing I can open is Firefox. I think it was the result of a virus. So I have ...
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Run Program on Startup?
How is it possible to have an executable run automatically on startup? Is it possible by having a shortcut to the .exe in the startup folder in the All programs section of the start menu? If that is ...
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All in one solution to fix Windows XP common problems?
I am looking for an all in one portable .exe that fixes Windows XP problems. Like this one but is for 7 and Vista.
