Open COM file

COM files: what are they and how do I open them?

com file icon Are you facing difficulties opening unknown files on your computer, or wondering exactly what this file is?
We've got the information and best software solutions for opening these files effortlessly.

Executable command

Most com files you encounter are various scripts or executables. Used in many operating systems.

Further details:

COM file is a type of simple executable file used since the times of Digital Equipment operating systems of the 1970s

COM was used as a filename extension for text files containing commands to be issued to the operating system. And it is used ever since for various executable files in MS-DOS or Windows, albeit in different formats.

Open file with:

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MS-DOS

Old operating system by Microsoft dominant in 1980s

CP/M

Operating system for various computer platforms

What is the meaning of a file extension?

File extensions are characters that appear after the dot in a computer file's name. For example, the file "unknown-file.com" has the file extension "com". This is used to identify which program should open the file or what file type it is.
File extensions help you organize and manage files. They provide a quick and easy way to identify and associate the file type with the appropriate software.

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This database is an invaluable resource for users who want to understand better file extensions and what they can do with them. It also allows users to know different file types with the same purpose.

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