In MS-DOS (PC-DOS), OS/2 AND VAX/VMS, an EXE file contains a relocatable machine code program and has a name ending with ".EXE." (7/96)
EXE, or executable, files are programs that do things on your computer. For example, game.exe may be a tank game. Files with different extensions, like .dll, are often support files for a program. Incidentally, .dll files contain lines of code that programmers make use of when making a program of their own - .dll files contain commonly used routines and code that all programmers user in their programs, making it possible for programmers to focus on the unique code for their program. EXE files are commonly infected by viruses, when after infection, run the virus each time the program is run.
An EXE file is an executable file that typically contains a program. These program files are the common host of known viruses and can be executed from other programs, batch files and particular script files. Once infected, these programs continue to run the virus each time they launch.
an executable file, which is a file in a format that the computer can directly execute and are not easily read by humans
a stand alone file that can be opened by double clicking on the icon
EXE, or executable, files are programs that do things on your computer. For example, tank.exe may be a tank game. Files with different extensions, like .dll, are often support files for a program. Viruses commonly infect EXE files. After such an infection, the virus is run each time the program is run.
An executable file; as contrasted with a document or data file. Usually, executed by double-clicking its icon or a shortcut on the desktop, or by entering the name of the program at a command prompt. Executable files can also be executed from other programs, batch files or various script files. The vast majority of known viruses infect program files. However, real-world infections by program-infecting viruses are much less common. Also: Program File
An executable file is a program that launches a set of operations on your computer. For example, tank.exe may be a tank game. Files with different extensions, like .dll, are often support files for an .EXE program. Viruses commonly infect EXE files. After such an infection, the virus runs each time the program runs.
A PC-DOS executable file similar to a COM file, except that it is not restricted in size (except for memory limitations), and that it may contain relocatable code.
The most common file extension for an executable file. Executable files carry out actions when selected, for example when you launch a piece of software, the launch is usually carried out by an executable file. Because an executable file can tell your computer to do something, they can carry viruses that might be dangerous to your computer. Never download or launch an executable file unless you trust its source.
