Known CMD Files

Dominant CMD File Type

.CMD

File Ext:	.cmd
File Type:	Windows Command File

A CMD file contains a series of commands executed in order, saved in a plain text format, and can be run by DOS or Windows NT systems.

Author:	Microsoft Corporation
Division:	Executable Files
Location:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.cmd

Software Programs That Open The Windows Command File:

Microsoft Notepad by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Mac

Linux

Notepad++ by Don Ho

Windows

Mac

Linux

Microsoft WordPad by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Microsoft Windows by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Parallels Desktop for Mac by Parallels

Mac

AbiWord by Open Source

Windows

Mac

Linux

Corel WordPerfect by Corel

Windows

More CMD Files

.CMD

File Ext:	.cmd
File Type:	dBASE Program File

Program file created in dBASE, a widely used database management system (DBMS) that includes a modern object oriented programming language.

Author:	dBase, LLC
Division:	Executable Files

Software Programs That Open dBASE Program File Files:

dBase by dBase, LLC

Compatible with:

Windows

.CMD

File Ext:	.cmd
File Type:	M.U.G.E.N. Character Commands File

CMD file contains command sets for a character created by M.U.G.E.N., a video gaming engine developed by Elecbyte and used for creating 2D fighting games.

Author:	Elecbyte
Division:	Game Files

Software Programs That Open M.U.G.E.N. Character Commands File Files:

Elecbyte M.U.G.E.N by Elecbyte

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Linux

.CMD

File Ext:	.cmd
File Type:	OS/2 REXX Batch File

Test script file associated with REXX programming language (REstructured eXtended eXecutor language), a language designed for the computer administrator. It resides in the directory in which Rexx/SQL installs and lists descriptive error messages in the event of any problem.

Author:	IBM
Division:	Executable Files

Software Programs That Open OS/2 REXX Batch File Files:

OS/2 by IBM

Compatible with:

OS/2

.CMD

File Ext:	.cmd
File Type:	Summit Contact Manager Contact Database

Contact database generated by Summit Central, a people manager, membership manager and short course manager.

Author:	MIE Software Pty Ltd
Division:	Database Files

Software Programs That Open Summit Contact Manager Contact Database Files:

Summit Central by MIE Software Pty Ltd

Compatible with:

Windows

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Understanding CMD Issues

Frequent CMD Opening Issues

Microsoft Notepad Isn't There

Double-clicking your CMD file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open CMD File". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because Microsoft Notepad isn't installed on your PC. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the CMD file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.

Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your CMD, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").

Obsolete Version of Microsoft Notepad

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Microsoft Notepad installed that's incompatible with your Windows Command File type. Visit the Microsoft Corporation website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Microsoft Notepad. Your Windows Command File file was probably created by a newer release of Microsoft Notepad than what's currently installed your computer.

Tip: Investigate your CMD file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.

Summary: Not having the right Microsoft Notepad version on your computer can cause problems opening CMD files.

Other CMD File Issues

Even with the correct version of Microsoft Notepad installed, you can still experience difficulties opening CMDs. If you are still having problems opening CMD files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. Additional factors include:

• CMD file references in the Windows Registry are broken
• Mistaken removal of the Windows registry CMD description
• Partial installation of Microsoft Notepad that did not fully complete
• File corruption affecting your CMD file
• Past or present virus infection has affected your CMD
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your CMD file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Too many applications are open on your PC to load your Windows Command File file successfully