2006-12-30 10:21:16 · 5 answers · asked by feven m 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
The folder in a Windows computer with the Windows 95 interface that contains application subfolders. Upon installation, most applications create a new folder that is installed within the Program Files folder. The Program Files folder can be easily viewed in Explorer. It is in alphabetical order in the left window pane.
2006-12-30 10:25:22 · answer #1 · answered by fluxpattern® 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
software is a list of instructions that tells the computer what to do.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_program
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2006-12-30 10:34:25 · answer #2 · answered by collard greens with hash browns 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to Start.
You will see an arrow or a phrase that says "All Programs".
Just place the cursor over the phrase. A window will open listing all the "Program Files on your PC.
You can open them from there if you like.
2006-12-30 10:34:32 · answer #3 · answered by ed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Based on the limited information your quesion provides a program file is a windows executable file (*.exe) that can be run under a windows (or mac) environment.
2006-12-30 10:27:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A computer program is a collection of instructions that describe a task, or set of tasks, to be carried out by a computer.
For the complete explanation visit the link below.
2006-12-30 10:30:46 · answer #5 · answered by John B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋