Opening an START File

The START file type is primarily associated with bash.

START	File extension: START
	File type:	executable file

What is an START file?

START files mostly belong to bash.

START Files Overview

The START extension is used to launch programs or projects. Its content can be a Bash script, a compiled ELF binary, or a compressed ZIP archive.

Bash Script: A plain text file containing shell commands to start a program. Run this in a Unix-like terminal. For more details, see this resource.
ELF Executable: A binary file in the Executable and Linkable Format typical for Linux. This file type runs directly as a program. Additional information is available at GNU Bash.
Compressed Archive: A ZIP file used as a project file, sometimes holding Zotero data. Use a decompression tool to view its contents.

This file is meant to start applications.
FilExt.com tip: Inspect the file with a text editor or use system commands (like file) to determine if it is a script, binary, or archive before running it.

How to open an START file

You need a suitable software like bash to open an START 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 START file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a START file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

Online START Text Viewer

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Programs that open and convert START files:

bash
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. START files are often referred to as bash executables because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Apple II operating system

Technical Data for START File Extension

File classification:

Executable

Related files:

sh, run, elf, bat, cmd, docx, xlsx, efl, accdb, o, game, desktop, tw, exe, msi, pptx, file, pyd, html, pdf, jpg, keys, explain, login, zip

an start executable file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with START files

Associate the START file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open executable files. Because only the current version supports the latest START file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available bash update.
To make sure that your START file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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