how could I run/execute a text file as a exe using batch

I need to know how I could make a batch file that would execute / run a txt file as if it was an exe file. Does any one know what I could do or try. I am using windows 7 ultimate 32 bit. The txt file is an exe just with the .txt extension.

Solution

If it is an EXE, why is it named .txt?

Sometimes EXEs are renamed to be able to send them per EMail (some Email-servers are blocking EXEs for security reasons)

Best way is to rename it to .exe

If you really want to stay it as .txt make a copy:

copy file.txt file.exe
file.exe

Note: Don't run any executable if you don't fully trust the source!