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    Windows 8 Running executable files from the Windows explorer address bar without typing the extension

    I have a question about running "executable" programs in Windows without having to type the extension. I've recently learned that, in addition to the command prompt and run box, you can also run executable files (.exe, .bat, .lnk, .vbs) from the Windows Explorer address bar. The only problem...
    • Robert Thompson
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    • address bar annoyance batch files command prompt customization environment variables executable file extensions file management links pathext run box scripts shortcut troubleshooting usability user experience windows windows 10 windows explorer
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. Mayank Kulshreshtha

    Windows 8 bat/exe files not found in path

    I have a Lenovo Ideapad s510p running original Windows 8.1. Bought it in May'14. The problem is that it's not able to find & run some bat & exe files given in the '%Path'. Whereas it can find some - it can't find some others. So it doesn't run them unless full path is specified. This is a big...
    • Mayank Kulshreshtha
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    • batch files binaries command prompt configuration environment variables executable files file execution lenovo ideapad mysql path configuration path variable pathext run issues software installation system variables troubleshooting user variables windows 8.1
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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