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What is an Executable File?

An executable file is a type of computer program that can be run directly by the computer's operating system. Executables are typically created using a programming language such as C, C++, or Java, and they contain the instructions that the computer will execute to perform a specific task.

In other words, an executable is a program that can be run on a computer, it's like a blueprint for the computer to follow in order to perform a specific task. When you run an executable, the computer reads the instructions in the file and carries them out, this is why you can run an executable and it will perform a specific task, like opening a document or playing a game.

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