How to open .COM files on Linux
To open .COM files on Linux, open the .com file from your file manager with open with..
Step-by-step instructions
- Open the .COM file from your file manager with Open With.
- Choose an installed Linux app that supports this format.
Recommended software
- Built-in extractor
- 7-Zip
- WinRAR
Alternative methods
- Open .COM in a browser-based viewer if desktop apps fail.
- Try opening .COM on Linux with a secondary app to rule out app-specific issues.
- Convert .COM only with trusted tools when direct opening is not possible.
Common issues
.COM file does not open
This usually means the required app is missing or the .COM file is incomplete.
- Install or update a compatible application.
- Verify the file came from a trusted source and was fully downloaded.
- Try opening the file in an alternative app on another platform.
Security note
Only open .COM files from trusted senders.