difference between dll and exe

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hi,
what is the difference between dll and exe
I need it point wise and easier to understanding

Posted 14-Sep-11 21:05pm

chanti69

Updated 14-Sep-11 21:10pm

RaviRanjanKr

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RaviRanjanKr 15-Sep-11 3:09am

please avoid using Short form of words. always try to write complete word in your question. :)

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Prerak Patel · Answer 1 · 2011-09-14T21:09:00

Solution 1

Google[^] it.

Posted 14-Sep-11 21:09pm

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uspatel · Answer 2 · 2011-09-14T21:13:00

Solution 2

A exe file contails entry point of program but A dll not.
exe's are self executed, Dll cannot be executed on their own.
for more details search on google there is lot of results.

Posted 14-Sep-11 21:13pm

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RaviRanjanKr · Answer 3 · 2011-09-14T21:17:00

Solution 3

Both exe and dll's are assemblies where an exe is an executible program and A dll (Dynamic Link Library) is a file that can be loaded and executed by programs dynamically.
have a look there[^] to get plenty of article.
Some useful link
Link1-[Difference between DLL and Exe][^]
LInk2-[Difference Between DLL and Exe][^]
Link3-[.NET Framework Assemblies][^]
Link4-[Overview of Assemblies][^]

Posted 14-Sep-11 21:17pm

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rkthiyagarajan 15-Sep-11 3:25am

Nice....

RaviRanjanKr 15-Sep-11 3:52am

Thanks :)

nabin grg · Answer 4 · 2015-04-07T07:10:00

Solution 8

Exe are execuates where as dll are Dynamic link library. Meaning when you develop a console app or windows forms app, an exe is generated. You can double click and use that exe.

When you develop a web forms applications instead of exe, dlls are generated .

Posted 7-Apr-15 7:10am

nabin grg