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# Execute File

The Execute File action in the Avo Assure is found under the **@Generic Element** is used to fetch the given input file that will be executed automatically, and save the result in dynamic variable.

### **Syntax**

**Input Value :** `<Filepath>`

| Argument                            | Description                                             |
| ----------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------- |
| <p>\<FilePath></p><p>(Required)</p> | Specify the path of the file that needs to be executed. |

{% hint style="warning" %}
**Note:** Supported formats are .exe, .vbs, .bat, Text
{% endhint %}

**Output Value:**

| Argument                                                    | Description                                              |
| ----------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------- |
| \<Dynamic Variable>(Optional);\<Dynamic Variable>(Optional) | This variable stores the status as **true** or **false** |

**Example**

**Execute a specified file**\
\
The **Execute File** action launches or runs a specified file (e.g., an executable **.exe**, **script**, or **batch file**) located at the given file path (e.g., **C:\Users\sammed.durge\Downloads\guidde-windows.exe**). The outcome of the execution is stored in the **{Execution Result}** variable, with the following possible values:

* **True** – if the file is executed successfully
* **False** – if the file is not found or execution fails

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