# How do i read the text from the current running windows appl

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**Category:** Ruby\
**Created:** [February 21, 2009, 5:23pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/how-do-i-read-the-text-from-the-current-running-windows-appl/160972 "2009-02-21T17:23:32Z")\
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**Post date:** [February 21, 2009, 5:23pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/how-do-i-read-the-text-from-the-current-running-windows-appl/160972/1 "2009-02-21T17:23:32Z")

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hi i am new to API. i have a question. is it possible to read the text(  
like Enduser Licence Agreement) from the window while installing the  
software? or is it possible to read the file directly from any  
executable file( like softwares)? through our program. please help me. i  
hope this topicc is related to this forum and also not a bad question.