hi all stupid question i'm trying to execute a file i created i have a .cpp file and a .exe file that is attached to it you know the simple "helloworld " it compiled with no errors, but it won't run. here is what i have helloworld.cpp HelloWorld which is a executible file -- ******************************************************** When I'm feeling down, I like to whistle. It makes the neighbor's dog run to the end of his chain and gag himself. ************************************ Registered Linux User: #376813 jim lawrence 128-10-93-85-10-128-98-112-6-6-25-126-39-1-68-78