How do I execute a file in Cygwin?

Question

How can I execute a.exe using the Cygwin shell?

I created a C file in Eclipse on Windows and then used Cygwin to navigate to the directory. I called gcc on the C source file and a.exe was produced. I would like to run a.exe.

Answer 1

./a.exe at the prompt

Answer 2

you should just be able to call it by typing in the file name. You may have to call ./a.exe as the current directory is usually not on the path for security reasons.