Tips to open BAT file

Can't open the BAT file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open BAT files as well as a list of programs that support BAT files.

BAT file extension

File Name Batch Format (executable)
File Developer Microsoft
File Category Executable Files

The BAT file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the BAT files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the BAT file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 7
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is BAT file?

The .BAT file is a text file. It is a Microsoft Windows executable script. Batch code is stored explicitly. It can be accessed through a notepad or other text editor. Be careful as by default the file is set to execute the script, not edit it. Using .BAT files you can call system functions, e.g. copy files, edit directories, call programs. Additionally, logical functions have been added which can be used to condition the performance of an activity.

How to open BAT file?

The most common problem when using Batch Format (executable) is that a specific BAT is not associated with the program. This causes the file BAT to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the BAT file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install Parallels Desktop

The first step is to check if the computer has the Parallels Desktop program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Parallels Desktop in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file BAT.

Step 2. Create association of Parallels Desktop with BAT files

If, despite the installed application, the BAT file does not start in the Parallels Desktop application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the BAT file with the Parallels Desktop program.

Step 3. Update Parallels Desktop to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the Parallels Desktop program, it is possible that Batch Format (executable) requires a newer version of the program.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the BAT file

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the BAT file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the BAT file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected BAT file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of BAT file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular BAT file corruption.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted BAT files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the BAT file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the BAT file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file BAT to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If the problem persists, restart the machine.