Windows operating system files are divided into types depending on the executable program, the purpose of the file, and much more. This separation is implemented in the form of various file formats, otherwise their extensions. The file extension is displayed as the last three (sometimes more or less) characters in the file name.
Necessary
Basic personal computer skills
Instructions
Step 1
Files with the extension ".exe" are executable files (for example, various programs). Executable files (otherwise - applications) do not require additional service programs. They open themselves immediately after launch. Such files cannot be modified, since the application is compiled program code that runs directly on a personal computer. To launch such a file, you just need to double-click on it with the left mouse button. Or right-click on it and select the "Open" line (in some cases, the "Run" line).
Step 2
When working with ".exe" files, you should be very careful, as this extension often hides viruses that, under the guise of harmless, and most often - familiar programs, do serious harm to your computer when launched. Recently, viruses have become widespread that have names and icons of folders that are familiar to you, but at the same time they have the extension ".exe". These viruses most seriously threaten the security of your computer, destroying the operating system from the inside.
