It is impossible to tell the contents of anĮxecutable file without running it, though the filename and its location will Often used to distribute files over the Internet as they offer wider The client machine does not need unzipping software to open the file. When run, the archive will self-extract, meaning that Possible to create self extracting archives using Zip software which also have Windows point to EXE files which launch the desired application, whereas setupĮXE files will launch an installer for a given piece of software.
#MAC EXECUTABLE FILE TYPE .EXE#
EXE files may also be found on DOS or OS/2 operating systems, or onĪpplications or installation routines. Associated with an executable file which is usually found on the Windows