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Basic information about BASH file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension BASH（*.BASH or *.bash）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the BASH file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the BASH file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the BASH file with their brief description and a list of programs that support BASH file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the BASH file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the BASH file?
  • How to open a BASH file?
  • What programs do I need to open a BASH file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a BASH file?
  • How to convert BASH files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to BASH file format?


1.Detail information about BASH file extension: Unix Shell Script (bash)

File type Unix Shell Script (bash) Category Developer Files
Developer Apple, Inc. File format N/A
Description BASH file is a Unix Shell Script (bash) developed by Apple, Inc.. BASH is a file extension commonly associated with Unix Shell Script (bash) files. Unix Shell Script (bash) specification was created by Apple, Inc.. BASH file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Linux, Mac OS system platform. Files with BASH extension are categorized as Developer Files files. The Developer Files subset comprises 992 various file formats. The most popular program for handling BASH files is Mac OS X, but users can choose among 2 different programs that support this file format. On the official website of Apple, Inc. developer not only will you find detailed information about theMac OS X software, but also about BASH and other supported file formats.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BASH files

macOS		 Mac OS X

Linux		 Linux operating systems
Unix



Can't open a BASH file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.BASH”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the BASH extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support BASH file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of BASH files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a BASH file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a BASH file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a BASH file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the BASH file is damaged.
  • Whether the BASH file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the BASH file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the BASH file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the BASH file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a BASH file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a BASH file.

If the BASH file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.