How does Windows execute shell scripts?

By default, Windows operating system does not support running shell scripts, but it can be achieved by installing third-party software.

Here are two common methods:

1. Install Git Bash: Git Bash is a command line tool based on MinGW, which provides a environment similar to a Linux terminal and supports running shell scripts. You can download and install Git from the official website, and then run shell scripts in Git Bash.
2. Install Cygwin: Cygwin is a toolset that provides a Linux-like development environment for Windows. It includes a command-line interface similar to that of Linux that can run shell scripts. You can download and install Cygwin from the official website, and then run shell scripts in the Cygwin terminal.

After installing Git Bash or Cygwin, you can run a shell script by entering the file path of the script in the command line. For example, if your script file is named script.sh and is located in the C:\scripts directory, you can run the script by entering the following command in the command line:

C:\scripts\script.sh

Please note that if your script depends on specific shell environments or tools, you may need to install these dependencies after installing Git Bash or Cygwin in order for the script to run properly.