No Executable File Execution Precedence (101775)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.1
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.1
- Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server 3.1
This article was previously published under Q101775 SUMMARY
There is no rule as to which executable file will be started first
when file names differ only by extension (.COM, .EXE, .BAT, or .CMD).
The order in which program launchers search for executable files is
specific to the program launcher. The Windows NT API, CreateProcess,
looks for a file name with an .EXE extension if none was specified in
the call.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 3/12/2004 |
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| Keywords: | kbother KB101775 |
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