Executable (EXE) files generally are used to launch a software application or program, including installation applications and regular software programs. This type of file often is used by viruses, spyware and trojans to install themselves onto a computer system when a user clicks the icon to launch the application. Because of this issue, many websites and uploading software sites prohibit users from uploading an EXE file. The easiest way around this restriction is to insert the EXE in a ZIP or RAR file using free third-party software. The original EXE file will be inside a folder accepted by the uploading program. Writer Bio
