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Executable File

A file that contains a program. In a DOS or Windows operating system, an Executable File usually has a file name extension of .bat, .com, or .exe. A file whose name ends in ".exe" is really a program that when "opened" - i.e., double-clicked, causes the operating system to run the program.

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