How do I run an exe I havent downloaded using windows shortcuts?

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i've been playing around on my computer lately running exe's through various methods. batch, local shortcuts, cmd, you name it. Then a question popped into my head. I was wondering if you can run an exe not on your pc via windows shortcut and a direct link to the application. this didnt work. it merely downloaded the program. how can i go about doing this?

What I have tried:

running exe's through batch, local shortcuts, cmd

Posted 17-Jan-18 6:03am

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Updated 17-Jan-18 7:16am

Richard MacCutchan

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Dave Kreskowiak · Answer 1 · 2018-01-17T07:10:00

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That depends on where the application executable is. If it's on a share, then it can launch the app directly from the share.

If it's on an FTP site, or a web site, then it MUST be downloaded before it can be run.

You can not launch an executable directly from a non-network share source.

Posted 17-Jan-18 7:10am

Dave Kreskowiak

Patrice T · Answer 2 · 2018-01-17T07:16:00

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How do I run an exe I havent downloaded using windows shortcuts?

Short answer: you don't.
Whatever the method you use to run an app, the app is downloaded to your PC before starting.
You can run an app that is available on a network resource like your company server, and in this case, a link to server location of the app will work. your PC simply download the app before starting.
It is usually not recommended to do this because pretty soon you run into configurations problems and it is easier to install the app locally and share the data on server.