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Executable File

Quick Info

These files contain an application's executable code. The application can be run by double-clicking on the file. Note that an application can only be run under the operating system it was made for. If you get a message like "This program cannot be run in DOS mode" the program won't work with your operating system.

There are several different standards for executable files:

Quick Info:

Name: Executable File
Type: System
Extension: EXE
Specification: [New Executable]
[Linear Executable] [Portable Executable] If you have additional information, send mail to Alexander Krauss