Tips to open MAKEFILE file
Can't open the MAKEFILE file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open MAKEFILE files as well as a list of programs that support MAKEFILE files.
MAKEFILE file extension
The MAKEFILE file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the MAKEFILE files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the MAKEFILE file on each system platform.
What is MAKEFILE file?
The file with the extension MAKEFILE is the Developer Files file type. Additionally, the Developer Files category contains 1205 of other files. Makefile appears on 3 operating systems as a functional file. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Linux, Mac OS, Windows. The Sublime Text application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Sublime HQ Pty Ltd. This file type can also be opened by 4 other programs. You can use GNU Make, Microsoft Visual Studio in case Sublime Text cannot be used.
How to open MAKEFILE file?
The main problem with Makefile is that the MAKEFILE file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open MAKEFILE, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the MAKEFILE 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 Sublime Text
The first step is to check if the computer has the Sublime Text program installed. This can be achieved by typing Sublime Text into the operating system search engine. 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 MAKEFILE.
Programs to open MAKEFILE file
Remember to download programs supporting MAKEFILE files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Sublime Text with MAKEFILE files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the MAKEFILE file to open in the Sublime Text application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the MAKEFILE file with the Sublime Text program.
Step 3. Update Sublime Text to the latest version
If, however, after binding Sublime Text with Makefile there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Sublime HQ Pty Ltd website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the MAKEFILE file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to MAKEFILE files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our MAKEFILE file. Sometimes virus-infected MAKEFILE files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the MAKEFILE file. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged MAKEFILE files. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact N/A
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted MAKEFILE files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the MAKEFILE file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the MAKEFILE file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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