OS File: What is it?

Reporter:   |   Refreshed: November 26, 2018

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OS File Summary

Two known software programs (notably, ObjectDevel developed by Open Source) are related to the OS file extension. In addition, they are categorized under two distinct file types, but mainly identified as the ObjectScript Source File format. Although OS files are traditionally categorized as Developer Files, they can also be Data Files.

File Extension OS files have been identified on both desktop and mobile devices. They are fully or partially supported by Windows, Mac, and Linux. The main OS file type has a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning these files are not frequently present on your typical desktop or mobile device.

Although there is a lot more to know about OS files, those are the most important details of these types of files. If you are having trouble opening these files, or would like more detailed information, please see our comprehensive information below.

Low
Popularity
2572
Standing

/ 11690

Active

File Status

26

November

2018

Amended

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Varieties of OS Files

  2 known file types use this extension

Leading OS Type

.OS
File Name:.os
Type:ObjectScript Source File

An executable script having a list of functions and commands written in the general purpose OOP language; ObjectScript. It can be converted into ObjectScript application when the files are bundled into a .JAR file.

Developer: Open Source
File Category:Developer Files
Location: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.os

Software Programs That Open The ObjectScript Source File:


ObjectDevel by Open Source

Windows
Mac
Linux

Alternative OS Types

.OS
File Name:.os
Type:Google Android Data

The file has some type of data used by Google Android, the smartphone's Linux based OS It is usually named as profig.os

Developer: Google
File Category:Data Files

Software Programs That Open Google Android Data Files:


Google Android by Google

Compatible with:

Android

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OS Usage


OS Popularity

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


Troubleshoot OS Files


Issues Opening OS Files

Missing ObjectDevel

You attempt to load your OS file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The OS File Extension". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because ObjectDevel isn't installed on your PC. Your operating system cannot associate your OS with ObjectDevel, so double-clicking the file won't work.


Tip: Another OS-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.


ObjectDevel Requires Update

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a ObjectScript Source File file that is unsupported by your installed application version. Visit the Open Source website to download (or purchase) the latest version of ObjectDevel. This issue mainly occurs when your ObjectScript Source File file was created by a newer version of ObjectDevel than you have on your PC.


Tip: Right-clicking on your OS, then clicking "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), can provide clues about your file version.


Primarily, problems experienced when opening OS files are due to having the incorrect version of ObjectDevel installed on your computer.


Other OS File Opening Causes

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of ObjectDevel will resolve your issue. If you are continuing to have errors with loading OS files, other external issues might be to blame. Other contributing causes:

  • Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for OS
  • Deletion of the OS file description from the Registry by mistake
  • Partial installation of ObjectDevel that did not fully complete
  • Your OS file is corrupted (issues with your ObjectScript Source File file itself)
  • Your OS has adversely impacted by malware
  • Device drivers for OS-related hardware are out-of-date
  • Insufficient system resources to successfully open ObjectScript Source File files

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