What executable files can run on windows

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Published on 2010-02-20T03:36:53Z Indexed on 2010/03/15 15:40 UTC
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What kind of executable files can run on windows xp-7? I know of PE, but I don't know if there are any others.

I'm also interested in knowing different kinds of interpretive executables, like a java program and such. Thanks.

I'd also like to know what extensions they use, like PE uses .exe and .dll.

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