An EXE file can be an installer, a program, or just code. An MSI file is a Microsoft Installer file use to install a program using the Windows Installer.

Thats how you can identify a malicious EXE file. If you stick to official sources and follow the steps above, you can easily spot suspicious files and help keep your computer safe.

Likewise, when you double-click any executable file, the code in the file will run. A clean EXE will do its intended job, but a malicious EXE will install malware onto your system, hiding behind ...