See productivity software, application, program and software. Contrast with system program . Application Programs This diagram shows the typical application programs that run in a desktop computer.

Also called a "setup program" or "installer," an install program is software that prepares an application (software package) to run in the computer. Unless the app is a single utility program, it ...

Protecting your computer with Application Whitelisting. In Windows it is possible to configure two different methods that determine whether an application should be allowed to run.