SH File Description

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SH File Summary

There are two file types associated with the SH File Extension, with the most widely-observed being the Bash Shell Script format. According to our database, nine distinct software programs (conventionally, Notepad++ developed by Don Ho) will enable you to view these files. The majority of SH files are considered Developer Files, but they can also be Compressed Files.

File Extension SH files have been identified on both desktop and mobile devices. They are fully or partially supported by Windows, Mac, and Linux. The Popularity Rating for SH files is "Low", which means these files are not ordinarily found on an everyday user's device.

Please see the detailed information below to learn more about SH files and the programs that can open them. In addition, we provide simple troubleshooting information to help you open your SH file.

Low
File Type Popularity
350
Ranking

/ 11690

Active

File Status

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November

2018

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Kinds of SH Files

  2 known file types use this extension

Primary SH File Association

.SH
File Ext:.sh
Classification:Bash Shell Script

Bash Shell Script is a script programmed for bash, a type of Unix shell. It is widely used by many Linux distributions and OS X.

Company: Unknown Developer
Function:Developer Files
Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.sh

Software Programs That Open The Bash Shell Script:


Notepad++ by Don Ho

Windows
Mac
Linux

Vim by Bram Moolenaar

Windows
Mac
Linux
Unix
OS X El Capitan

gVim by Open Source

Windows

GNU Bash by GNU Operating System

Windows
Mac
Linux

Cygwin by Open Source

Windows

Apple Terminal by Apple

Mac

iTerm by Open Source

Mac

Additional SH Files

.SH
File Ext:.sh
Classification:Unix Shell Archive File

The SH file extension is basically a self-extracting archive associated with the Unix shar application. It consists of instructions in a shell script on how a user can extract the contents. The file is mainly found on Unix systems that contain Bourne shell.

Company: Open Source
Function:Compressed Files

Software Programs That Open Unix Shell Archive File Files:


unshar by Open Source

Compatible with:

Linux
Unix

ZipZag by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows
DOS

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SH Demand


Primary OS Ranking

Windows (97.14%)
Macintosh (2.06%)
Linux (0.73%)
Chrome (0.05%)
Other (0.01%)

OS Hierarchy

Windows (82.33%)
Android (11.56%)
iOS (3.43%)
Macintosh (1.71%)
Linux (0.60%)


Troubleshoot SH Files


Common SH Opening Problems

Notepad++ Disappeared

You encounter an error message such as "%%os%% Can't Open SH Files" when trying to open your SH. If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Notepad++ for %%os%% installed on your computer. Your operating system cannot associate your SH with Notepad++, so double-clicking the file won't work.


Tip: If you don't have Notepad++ installed, and you know of another program to open your SH file, you can try opening it by selecting from the programs listed under "Show Apps".


Notepad++ Requires Update

It is possible that your version of Notepad++ isn't able to open your Bash Shell Script file due to incompatibility. Installing the latest version of Notepad++ from Don Ho is recommended. The primary cause of this problem is that your Bash Shell Script file was created by a different (newer) version of Notepad++ than what's installed.


Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of SH file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).


Conclusion: The majority of SH file opening issues are due to not having the correct Notepad++ version installed.


More Causes of Problems Opening SHs

You can still experience errors opening SH files even with the latest version of Notepad++ installed on your PC. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening SH files. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

  • Windows Registry SH file paths that are incorrect
  • Corruption of the SH file description inside the Registry
  • Notepad++ or another SH application experienced a flawed installation
  • Your SH can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
  • Your SH has adversely impacted by malware
  • Hardware related to SHs has device driver corruption
  • Windows has inadequate resources to open your Bash Shell Script file

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