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.EXE File Extension 2 File Associations
Run a free scan for .EXE file extension errors.
| File Type 1 |
Windows Executable File (Most common) |
| Category |
Executable Files |
| Common? |
Yes |
| File Description |
DOS or Windows executable program or self-extracting archive; runs when opened; any Windows file that ends in ".exe" should run when double-clicked.
"SETUP.EXE" and "INSTALL.EXE" are common installer files included with Windows software; double-clicking them should begin the installation process.
EXE files will not run in Mac OS X, but can be run using emulation software, such as Parallels Desktop for Mac. |
| Program(s) that open exe files |
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Windows |
 Runs itself
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| Updated 5/19/08 |
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| File Type 2 |
PortableApps.com Application |
| Category |
Executable Files |
| Common? |
No |
| File Description |
Computer program that can run from a portable device such as a USB flash drive, iPod, or portable hard drive; contains user settings on the portable device, allowing the program to run the same on multiple computers.
Portable apps use the compound file extension .paf.exe. |
| Program(s) that open exe files |
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Windows |
Rare Ideas PortableApps.com software |
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| Updated 6/17/08 |
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