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.EXE File Extension2 File Associations

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File Type 1 Windows Executable File   (Most common)
Popularity 5 stars  Very Common
Category Executable Files
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 Intel-based Macs; Darwine may also open some Windows programs.
Program(s) that open exe files
Mac OS Mac OS Parallels Desktop 5.0 with Windows installed
Darwine
Windows Windows Runs itself
Linux Linux Wine
Cedega
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Updated 5/4/2009 Star Fix file extension .EXE errors.

File Type 2 PortableApps.com Application
Popularity 3 stars  Average
Category Executable Files
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
Windows Windows Rare Ideas PortableApps.com software
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Updated 6/17/2008 Star Fix file extension .EXE errors.
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