File Extension Library


.X86_64 File Extension

  • Category: Executable Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .X86_64 files and how to open them?

Can't open .X86_64 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 .X86_64 file.

What is a .X86_64 file extension?

.X86_64 file extension has been classified as Executable Files. The format of .X86_64 file is Binary

.X86_64 is 64-bit Linux Executable File

An X86_64 file is a 64-bit executable program file used by the Linux operating system. It contains an application in binary format that is run as an executable, similarly to the .EXE file in Microsoft Windows.

X86_64 files are typically packaged and distributed with applications. You will most likely encounter the file when downloading a game for Linux. The file is executabl and can be opened by double-clicking it. If you receive an error when double-clicking the file, you may need to mark it as "executable."

To enable execution of the X86_64 file, follow these steps:

  • Right-click the X86_64 file
  • Select Properties
  • Click the "Permissions" tab
  • Check the "Allow executing file as program" checkbox next to "Execute"
  • Then type the following from the command-line to execute the file:

    ./[filename].x86_64 (insert the name of the file in [filename])

    NOTE: If Linux still fails to run the X86_64 file, it's most likely dynamically linked to libraries, so you will need to install the missing libraries before the X86_64 file can be run.

    List of all softwares that can open the 64-bit Linux Executable File
    Linux
    Linux

    How to fix problems with .X86_64 files

    1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .X86_64 files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .X86_64 file format
    2. You need to check the .X86_64 file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)