How can I run binary files directly in windows?

Question

I have a totally safe file that is a small executable program in the .out format. Being a windows user I was unable to run it, so I used a binary viewer software to open the file as pure binary code. I'm assuming I should be able to run it now, as binary code runs everywhere regardless of OS. I was just wondering how I could do this?

Answer 1

If your executeable file is compiled and linked for windows, you need to rename it to: name.out -> name.exe or name.com depending on type of executeable.