What is the difference between an EXE and a DLL?

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hanmandlu vasani · Answer

DLL1.it is a dynamic link librayit will load and execute runtime, used as part of EXE. it can not be run independently2.it runs in the application process memory, so it is called as in-process component3.it can be reused in an application4.it does not have main function or entry point EXE1.it is an executable file, itselsf an application, which can be run independently2.it runs in separate process, so it is called out-process component3.it cannot be reused an application4.it has main function or entry point

Sumit Kesarwani · Answer

DLL is an In-Process Component whereas EXE is an Out-Process Component. Exe is for single use whereas you can use DLL for multiple uses. Exe can be started as standalone where DLL cannot be.

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