File Extension Library


.BAT File Extension

  • Developer by: Microsoft
  • Category: Executable Files
  • Format: Text

What are .BAT files and how to open them?

Can't open .BAT file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .BAT file.

What is a .BAT file extension?

.BAT file extension is created by Microsoft. .BAT has been classified as Executable Files. The format of .BAT file is Text.

.BAT is DOS Batch File

A BAT file is a DOS batch file used to execute commands with the Windows Command Prompt (cmd.exe). It contains a series of line commands that typically might be entered at the DOS command prompt. BAT files are most commonly used to start programs and run maintenance utilities within Windows.

BAT files can be manually created and edited to automate tasks and perform repetitive operations. They can written with a basic text editor, such as Notepad, and saved with a ".bat" extension.

Older Windows operating systems such as Windows 95 and 98 run BAT files as well.

NOTE: Avoid opening unknown BAT files since they may contain viruses or other malicious code.

Common BAT Filenames

AUTOEXEC.BAT - The batch file run by DOS and older versions of Windows (95, 98, and Me) upon startup. It is located in the root directory of the boot drive.

List of all softwares that can open the DOS Batch File
Windows
File Viewer Plus
Microsoft Windows Command Prompt
Microsoft Windows
Mac
Parallels Desktop for Mac with Windows installed

How to fix problems with .BAT files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .BAT files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .BAT file format
  2. You need to check the .BAT file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)