System File Type – exe

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System File Type

exe

Application
Windows Explorer icon for the exe file type in OneDrive folders

Overview

A Windows Portable Executable binary.

Characteristics

Structured binary containing headers, sections, code or library exports, resources, relocation data, and platform metadata.

Common Uses

Running Windows applications or loading shared libraries and system components.

Compatible Programs

  • Windows
  • Windows Sandbox
  • Process Explorer

Sources

exe Available by Year Taken/Created

exe — Live from Microsoft

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