File Extension 386

Researcher:   |   Revised: December 05, 2018

Microsoft Silver

386 File Summary

Our most recent information indicates that 386 files are associated with only a single known file type, the Windows Virtual Device Driver format, and can be viewed with the Microsoft Windows software package (developed by Microsoft Corporation). The majority of 386 files are considered System Files.

The 386 File Extension can be viewed on the Windows operating system. They are supported on both desktop and mobile devices. The Popularity Rating for 386 files is "Low", which means these files are not ordinarily found on an everyday user's device.

Interested to learn more about the 386 File Extension? We encourage you to view the detailed file information below to learn about the software that opens 386 files, and other troubleshooting tips.

Low
File Type Popularity
3762
Standing

/ 11690

Active

Importance

5

December

2018

Edited

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Types of 386 Files


Principal 386 Type

.386
Formatting:.386
Type:Windows Virtual Device Driver

Device driver file utilized by Windows 3.x systems. It lets hardware devices communicate with the PC. It can also support internal components. '386' is derived from the processor type used in early Windows computers.

Created by: Microsoft Corporation
Function:System Files
Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.386

Software Programs That Open The Windows Virtual Device Driver:


Microsoft Windows by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

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386 Demand


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Firefox (11.05%)
Internet Explorer (9.04%)
Edge (8.46%)
Safari (3.87%)


386 Troubleshooting


Common Problems Opening 386 Files

Missing Microsoft Windows

You encounter an error message such as "%%os%% Can't Open 386 Files" when trying to open your 386. Usually, this is because you do not have Microsoft Windows for %%os%% installed. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the 386 file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.


Tip: When another 386 application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.


Outdated Microsoft Windows

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Windows Virtual Device Driver file that is unsupported by your installed application version. Installing the latest version of Microsoft Windows from Microsoft Corporation is recommended. This issue mainly occurs when your Windows Virtual Device Driver file was created by a newer version of Microsoft Windows than you have on your PC.


Tip: Find clues on the correct software version by right-clicking your 386 file and clicking "Properties".


Conclusion: The majority of 386 file opening issues are due to not having the correct Microsoft Windows version installed.


Other 386 File Opening Causes

Even with the correct version of Microsoft Windows installed, you can still experience difficulties opening 386s. If you're still experiencing problems opening 386 files, there could be other computer problems. Problems unrelated to software:

  • 386 file type Registry entries are wrong
  • Corruption of the 386 file description inside the Registry
  • Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the 386 format
  • The 386 itself is corrupted
  • 386 file integrity has been compromised by malware
  • 386-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
  • Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the Windows Virtual Device Driver format

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