.RUN File Extension

RUN files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Linux Executable File

A RUN file contains program data and installation instructions. It is an executable file used to install Linux programs. RUN files are often used to distribute device drivers and software among Linux ...

General Information

Title .RUN File Extension
Extension .run
Full Form Linux Executable File
File Type Executable File
Developer Various
MIME Type application/x-makeself

File Function

Primary Function Execute commands
Additional Functions Install software, Run scripts
Features Self-extracting, Scriptable

File Characteristics

Quality Varies
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Sometimes

Use Cases

Software Installation Common
Script Execution Common
System Tasks Frequent

Security and Practices

Security Risks Malicious code, Root privileges
Best Practices Verify source, Limit privileges

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Varies
Latest Version Depends on software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .sh, .bin, .deb, .rpm

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Linux Shell Free Linux
Bash Free Linux

Type 2: Rune Map File

The RUN file contains a Rune game map. Rune is a 3D fantasy action game for Windows, Linux, Mac and PlayStation. The RUN file has the map information but no textures or music. You can create and edit ...

General Information

Title RUN File Extension
Extension .run
Full Form Rune Map File
File Type Game Map File
Developer Human Head Studios
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store game map
Additional Functions Define terrain, objects
Features 3D map data, Game-specific

File Characteristics

Quality Game-dependent
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable With editor

Use Cases

Game Development Yes
Game Modding Yes
Level Design Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Executable disguise
Best Practices Scan for viruses, Trusted sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2000
Latest Version Based on game update

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .umap, .bsp

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Rune Game Commercial Windows
Unreal Engine Free, Royalties Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 3: Runscanner Scan File

Here are some possible ways to simplify the text while varying sentence length, improving cohesion, and removing unnecessary parts: Runscanner Scan File (RUN) is a text file output from Runscanner, a...

General Information

Title RUN File Extension
Extension .run
Full Form Runscanner Scan File
File Type Executable File
Developer Runscanner
MIME Type application/x-makeself

File Function

Primary Function Run diagnostics
Additional Functions Malware detection, System analysis
Features Comprehensive, User-friendly

File Characteristics

Quality Highly dependent
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

System Diagnostics Yes
Security Analysis Yes
Troubleshooting Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Executable caution
Best Practices Verified sources, Antivirus scan

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Varies with software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .exe, .bat, .cmd

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Runscanner Free Windows