Are program files and data files the same?

What is the difference between data file and program file?

Programs are collection of instructions interpreted by CPU. File is way of recording data or information in computer. These set of instructions are stored in a file. These are normally stored on hard disk.

What is the difference between program and data?

Programs are collection of software instructions understandable by CPU. Data are information stored in computer hard disc. Programs goes to CPU, then according to these instructions CPU take decision regarding which pins on CPU are turned on or off.

What are Program Files called?

This type of file is commonly referred to as an executable file. When referring to more than one file, program files are all of the different files that allow a software program to run on your computer.

What is program data file?

ProgramData specifies the path to the program-data folder (normally C:\ProgramData). Unlike the Program Files folder, this folder can be used by applications to store data for standard users, because it does not require elevated permissions.