Fix] Cannot Run Programs Without Typing the Extension (.EXE) in Command Prompt » Winhelponline
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If you’re unable to launch programs without having to type the extension “.exe” in a Command Prompt window, you need to fix your PATHEXT variable. For instance, Notepad may launch correctly when you…
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