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Opening a DONE File
The DONE file type is primarily associated with Cygwin.
What is a DONE file
DONE files mostly belong to Cygwin by Cygwin Developers. DONE is the filename extension of a post-install script of a Cygwin package. Such a script is originally a BAT, SH, or DASH script. Its filename extension is only renamed to DONE after the script has already been run. Cygwin is a collection of GNU packages and open source tools which provide UNIX functionality in a Windows environment. DONE is also the filename extension of a marker file which indicates that a downloaded/uploaded file is ready for consumption. This type of DONE file is mainly used in File Transfer Protocol based servers.
How to open DONE files
You need a suitable software like Cygwin to open a DONE file. You need a suitable software like Cygwin from Cygwin Developers to open a DONE file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your DONE file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a DONE file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.
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.DONE File Won't Open? Here is What You Can Do
Because .DONE files originate from various programs, they aren't universally openable.
- Identify the Source: They often come from developers using Cygwin (as executed post-install scripts) or automated data pipelines marking completed tasks.
- Check the Header: Inspect the file in a text editor or hex viewer:
- 0 bytes: Usually a simple status flag.
- Readable text: Suggests a script or log.
- "PK" or magic bytes: Indicates a binary format.
- Use the Original Software: You usually need the original environment; try Cygwin, Hadoop, or ask the sender if uncertain.
- Use this Webpage: Drag and drop your file into our viewer to detect the format, extract readable text or metadata, and preview when possible.
Technical Data for DONE File Extension
a done executed post-install script is a special file format by Cygwin Developers and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.
How to solve problems with DONE files
- Associate the DONE file extension with the correct application.
- Update your software that should actually open executed post-install scripts. Because only the current version supports the latest DONE file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Cygwin Developers manufacturer website after an available Cygwin update.
- To make sure that your DONE file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
- Click here to open your .DONE file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.