Download ArticleDownload ArticleHow.com.vn is a “wiki,” similar to Wikipedia, which means that many of our articles are co-written by multiple authors. To create this article, volunteer authors worked to edit and improve it over time.
This article has been viewed 93,239 times.
Learn more...
.RUN files usually contain program data and installation instructions for Linux programs. This How.com.vn teaches you how to execute .RUN files in Linux using the Ubuntu terminal. Since RUN files install software, make sure it's legitimate and won't harm your computer before executing it. RUN files from suspicious links can contain malware and damage your computer.
Steps
Download Article
Press Ctrl+Alt+T to open a Terminal window and navigate to the folder where your .RUN file is. You can also search for Terminal in the "dash" bar on the left side of your screen by clicking the "All Applications" icon.
Enter "chmod +x yourfilename.run" and press ↵ Enter. This will make your file executable.Advertisement
Enter "./yourfilename.run" and press ↵ Enter. This command will execute your RUN file.- If you get a "Permission denied" error during this process, add "
sudo" to the beginning of the code so it will run with the appropriate permissions.[1]
- If you get a "Permission denied" error during this process, add "
Expert Q&A
Tips
References
About This Article
1. Open the Terminal.
2. Type "cd" followed by the path of the file and press Enter.
3. Type "sudo chmod +x " to change allow yourself permission to edit the file.
4. Type "./" to run the file.
Is this article up to date?
⚠️ Disclaimer:
Content from Wiki How English language website. Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike License; additional terms may apply.
Wiki How does not encourage the violation of any laws, and cannot be responsible for any violations of such laws, should you link to this domain, or use, reproduce, or republish the information contained herein.
- - A few of these subjects are frequently censored by educational, governmental, corporate, parental and other filtering schemes.
- - Some articles may contain names, images, artworks or descriptions of events that some cultures restrict access to
- - Please note: Wiki How does not give you opinion about the law, or advice about medical. If you need specific advice (for example, medical, legal, financial or risk management), please seek a professional who is licensed or knowledgeable in that area.
- - Readers should not judge the importance of topics based on their coverage on Wiki How, nor think a topic is important just because it is the subject of a Wiki article.
