File Extension Library


.BOM File Extension

  • Developer by: Apple
  • Category: System Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .BOM files and how to open them?

Can't open .BOM 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 .BOM file.

What is a .BOM file extension?

.BOM file extension is created by Apple. .BOM has been classified as System Files. The format of .BOM file is Binary.

.BOM is Mac OS X Bill of Materials File

"Bill of Materials" (BOM) file created by the Mac OS X Installer; used to determine which files to install, update, or remove during a software update; contains files that have been installed and information about each file; may include Unix permissions, owner and group data, file size, last modified date, and a checksum for each file.

When BOM files are created, they are saved by default in the /Library/Receipts/boms folder. These files are referenced by the Mac OS X Installer and are not meant to be opened by the user.

List of all softwares that can open the Mac OS X Bill of Materials File
Mac
CharlesSoft Pacifist
Echo One File Juicer

How to fix problems with .BOM files

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