COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
OPERATING SYSTEM
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.txt
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.docx
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.exe
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -An .exe file is potentially dangerous because it’s a program that can do anything (within the limits of Windows’ User Account Control feature).
Detailed explanation-2: -Exe files are executable files that launch a program. While most exe files are safe, some can be harmful to your computer. If you’re not sure about a file, don’t open it. Exe files from unknown sources can contain viruses or malware that can harm your computer.
Detailed explanation-3: -The .exe file extension is short for “executable.” These files are most commonly used on Windows® computers to install or run software applications.
Detailed explanation-4: -EXE files are a Windows-specific executable file format. When a user or other event triggers an executable file, the computer runs the code that the file contains. Executable files contain binary machine code that has been compiled from source code.