.BASH_PROFILE File

.bash_profile is Bash Interactive Login Shell File

Key Features: .BASH_PROFILE File Extension

Features	Description
File Extension	.bash_profile
Format	Text
Created by	The GNU Project
Category	System

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What is an .BASH_PROFILE file?

The bash_profile file extension is associated with the Bash. The contents of the bash_profile file are read and executed when you log into the system. Any changes you make to this file will not come into effect until you log out and log in again.

A bash_profile file extension is related to the Unix Bash and used for its login shell files.

How to open:

Use any text editor, or source code editor to view content of the .bash_profile files.

How to convert:

Probably cannot be converted to anything else.

Bash Interactive Login Shell File - File openers

Mac

Apple Terminal
MacroMates TextMate
GNU Bash

Linux

GNU Bash

The GNU Project

System

Text

How to solve problems with BASH_PROFILE files

Associate the BASH_PROFILE file extension with the correct application. On :
Windows: Right click on any BASH_PROFILE file and then click "Open with" > "Choose another app". Now select another program and check the box "Always use this app to open *.BASH_PROFILE files". Mac: Right click (or Ctrl-click) the BASH_PROFILE file, then click "Open with" > "Other...". Then choose another program and check the "Always Open With" box. Linux: Right click on the file, and select "Open with" and choose another program. iPhone: Tap the file. If you do not see an app to open the file, then tap Share "Share" and choose an app. Alternatively, save the file. Then open the Files app Files app. There long-press on the file, then release your finger. You will see a black menu bar. Then tap "Share" and select an app. Android: Tap the Settings icon on your smartphone, then tap on the Apps section. There tap the Options icon in the top right-hand corner of the screen to change the default apps.
Update your software that should actually open .BASH_PROFILE is Bash Interactive Login Shell File. Because only the current version supports the latest BASH_PROFILE file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the The GNU Project manufacturer website after an available .BASH_PROFILE is Bash Interactive Login Shell File update.
To make sure that your BASH_PROFILE file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with antivirus software.