EX_ files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: Renamed Windows Executable File
EX_ files are Windows executable files. Their file extension is renamed from ".exe" to ".ex_". EX_ files contain the same data as .EXE files. They are often found on installation CDs. The installer re...
General Information
| Title | EX_ File Extension |
| Extension | .ex_ |
| Full Form | Compressed Executable File |
| File Type | System File |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Software installation, File compression |
| Additional Functions | Space saving, Data transfer optimization |
| Features | Compressed, Renamable |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High when expanded |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | No directly |
Use Cases
| Software Installation | Yes |
| System Recovery | Yes |
| Data Archiving | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Executable malware |
| Best Practices | Scan before use, Trust source |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | With early Windows |
| Latest Version | N/A |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .exe, .dll, .sys |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Windows OS |
Licensed | Windows |
 Expanders |
Free, Licensed | Windows |
Type 2: Compressed Executable File
A file with the EX_ extension is a compressed EXE file. This format stores an EXE file in a smaller size to save space. You may also find EX_ files in compressed installation files downloaded from the...
General Information
| Title | EX_ File Extension |
| Extension | .ex_ |
| Full Form | Compressed Executable File |
| File Type | Compressed File |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Software installation |
| Additional Functions | Space saving, Transfer efficiency |
| Features | Lossless compression |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Preserves integrity |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | No |
Use Cases
| Software Distribution | Yes |
| Software Installation | Yes |
| Backup | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Executable malware |
| Best Practices | Scan for viruses, Validate source |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | MS-DOS era |
| Latest Version | Depends on utility |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .exe, .dll, .zip, .cab |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Microsoft Expand |
Built-in | Windows |
| WinZip |
Free trial, Paid | Windows, Mac |
| 7-Zip |
Free | Windows |