Does (.exe) mean its a virus?

Question

What about if i'm downloading and there's a warning saying its a unknown publisher (windows firewall etc.)

Answer 1

it means it came from aliens

Answer 2

Nope, an exe file is an executable file. Most windows programs are .exe. Viruses can be .exe too, but it doesnt mean all exe files are viruses

Answer 3

no .exe is an executable ,all programs have an exe. if you get it in an email or something i wouldn't open it if you don't know what it is.

Answer 4

No.... .exe stands for execution. But it can also be disguised as an a virus sometimes if you download illegal software or other stuff. Yea .exe just stands for file execution. An example would be the .exe shortcuts in your Start > All Programs folder..when you click on it, it executes/starts the program/application (which can also be a virus depending on what you are downloading). But dont worry if you are skeptical about some softwares you can scan the files before installing/unzipping them.  

Answer 5

No. Every program on your computer ends with the .exe extension.

Answer 6

it's maybe, but if you're not sure don't loading ,that's one way to stay away from virus

Answer 7

nope just means its and executable( Program)