Basic information about SYS file
There are 2 file types using the SYS file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the SYS file with their brief description and a list of programs that support SYS file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the SYS file extension. It answers questions such as:
- What is the SYS file?
- How to open a SYS file?
- What programs do I need to open a SYS file?
- What programs help to create and edit a SYS file?
- How to convert SYS files to another file format?
- How to convert another files to SYS file format?
1.Detail information about SYS file extension: Windows System File
File type | Windows System File | Category | System Files |
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Developer | Microsoft | File format | Text and Binary |
Description | SYS file is a Windows System File developed by Microsoft. A SYS file is a system file used by Microsoft DOS and Windows operating systems. It contains system settings and variables, as well as functions that are used to run the operating system. SYS files are commonly used to store device drivers and other core Windows functions. | ||
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SYS files | |||
Windows |
Microsoft Windows |
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macOS |
Parallels Desktop for Mac with Windows installed |
2.Detail information about SYS file extension: Motorola Driver File
File type | Motorola Driver File | Category | System Files |
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Developer | Motorola | File format | N/A |
Description | SYS file is a Motorola Driver File developed by Motorola. | ||
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SYS files | |||
Windows |
Used by the operating system |
Can't open a SYS file?
”Can't open this file: example.SYS”。
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 SYS extension without any issue.
Where I can download the application that support SYS file?
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 SYS files?
What else may cause problems width open a SYS file?
- Whether the SYS file is damaged.
- Whether the SYS file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
- Whether the SYS file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
- Whether the installation of an application that supports the SYS file format is incompletely.
- Whether the SYS file is infected.
- Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a SYS file are up to date.
- Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a SYS file.
If the SYS 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.