How to open .COM files on Windows
To open .COM files on Windows, right-click the .com file and choose open with..
Step-by-step instructions
- Right-click the .COM file and choose Open with.
- Select a trusted Windows app that supports .COM files.
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 Windows 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.