Windows 10: Cant open .bat file

I am trying to open a .bat file and when I open it I get an error pop up saying "This app cant run on your pc" I am wondering how to resolve this issue

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How to find the "open with" option for .bat files

Hi, thanks for replying, in that case, we need to add the registry to have it open with, in .bat file, kindly follow the first step from this link:

https://www.thewindowsclub.com/add-or-remove-op...

Once done, restart the PC

Right-click the .bat > click Show more options > click Open with

 

Open bat files

Hello Łukasz Staniszewski,

Good to see you in Microsoft Community.

If you want to edit the .bat file, you can right-click on the .bat file > Edit to open the edit screen to see its contents.





If you want to execute the .bat file, just double-click the file. Note that in some cases it may be necessary to move the .bat file to the corresponding directory .bat file in order to execute it successfully, depending on how the contents of the .bat file are written.

If you encountered other errors when opening .bat file, please send me a screenshot/photo of the error messge, and include it in the next reply to help me understand your situation better.

If anything is unclear, please do not hesitate to let me know.

Best Regards,

| Microsoft Community Support Specialist

 

How to find the "open with" option for .bat files

Hi, and thanks for reaching out. My name is Bernard a Windows fan like you. I'll be happy to help you out today.

I understand the issue you have, there is nothing to worry I am here to help, there is no "Open with" option in .bat files, but what we can do is change the default app to open the .bat file by following the steps below:

Go to Settings > Apps > Default apps > Scroll down and click "Choose default apps by file type"

Look for .bat > Click Choose a default or click the option beside the .bat and change it

Let me know how it goes and I hope that helps.

Bernard