Compared to the EXE file format, the MSI format is limited. They are nothing but an installer package, so if you feel the need to run code through MSI, well, you’re out of luck.

Delete the ".exe" file extension and replace it with ".txt" to seemingly change the file to a text file. When prompted, click "Yes" to confirm that you wish to change the file extension.

An EXE file extension identifies a Windows executable file. These files are typically applications that run on a Windows PC. The EXE file architecture is designed specifically for the Windows ...

Figure 1. I have converted a PowerShell script into .EXE format. Figure 2 confirms that I was able to run the newly created executable file. [Click on image for larger view.] Figure 2.

There are a number of other file types that can be used in the same kind of attacks that have been used in the DLL-hijacking exploit in recent weeks. Experts say that executable files, Windows INI ...