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Basic information about BASH_PROFILE file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension BASH_PROFILE（*.BASH_PROFILE or *.bash_profile）, 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_PROFILE file yourself.

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


1.Detail information about BASH_PROFILE file extension: Bash Interactive Login Shell File

File type Bash Interactive Login Shell File Category System Files
Developer The GNU Project File format Text
Description BASH_PROFILE file is a Bash Interactive Login Shell File developed by The GNU Project. Shell file used by Mac OS X and Linux terminal programs; stores setup instructions for the shell environment, such as environment variables and default scripts to execute; commonly used for setting user command prompt preferences as well as file system paths for directories and program binaries.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BASH_PROFILE files

macOS		 Apple Terminal
MacroMates TextMate
GNU Bash
Mac OS X

Linux		 GNU Bash
Linux operating systems
Unix



Can't open a BASH_PROFILE 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_PROFILE”。

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_PROFILE extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support BASH_PROFILE 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_PROFILE 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_PROFILE file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a BASH_PROFILE 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_PROFILE file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the BASH_PROFILE 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.