COMPUTER FILE
A
computer file is a format for saving a certain amount of
data.
There are two file types:
- Executive files that can carry out some tasks after being opened,like writing data on hard disk of a computer or making changes to operating system of a computer by installing or deleting some data components. Examples are installation files used to install softwares.
- Non-executive files that cannot carry out anything,but are capable of saving changes made by a user. Examples are image files.
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