program files

noun
UK /ˈprəʊ.ɡræm faɪlz/
US /ˈproʊ.ɡræm faɪlz/

A special folder on a computer where the programs you install are kept.

You can find the game in the Program Files folder on your computer.

SYNONYMS

application foldersoftware directoryinstall folderapp directory

RELATED WORDS

foldersoftwareinstallationcomputerdirectory

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The files that make up a computer program.

The programmer saved all the program files in one place.

3. A default system folder in Windows for installed software.

Windows usually puts new programs in Program Files.

4. Any collection of files used by an application.

Don't delete the program files or the app won't start.