File extension BAT
| File type | Batch File (executable) |
| Developer | Microsoft |
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What is a BAT file?
BAT is a filename extension used for batch files that contain sequence of commands used by an operating system. BAT files were chiefly used on MS-DOS systems as a means of automating certain tasks and processes. In order to execute a BAT file type its name in the command console and tun it.
BAT file is a type of executable file, although it only contains commands for the system. BAT files can be created and edited using any text editor.
Program(s) that can open the .BAT file
Windows
Mac OS
How to open BAT files
If you cannot open the BAT file on your computer - there may be several reasons. The first and most important reason (the most common) is the lack of a suitable software that supports BAT among those that are installed on your device.
A very simple way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been done – the software supporting the BAT file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the BAT format files
The inability to open and operate the BAT file does not necessarily mean that you do not have an appropriate software installed on your computer. There may be other problems that also block our ability to operate the Batch File (executable) file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a BAT file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the BAT file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the BAT from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the BAT format
- The BAT file which is being opened is infected with an undesirable malware.
- The computer does not have enough hardware resources to cope with the opening of the BAT file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a BAT file are out of date.
If you are sure that all of these reasons do not exist in your case (or have already been eliminated), the BAT file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the BAT file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the BAT file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
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How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.BAT) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected BAT file. From the drop-down menu select "Choose default program", then click "Browse" and find the desired program. The whole operation must be confirmed by clicking OK. The second and more difficult to do is associate the BAT file extension to the corresponding software in the Windows Registry.
Is there one way to open unknown files?
Many files contain only simple text data. It is possible that while opening unknown files (e.g. BAT) with a simple text editor like Windows Notepad will allow us to see some of the data encoded in the file. This method allows you to preview the contents of many files, but probably not in such a structure as a program dedicated to support them.