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ME File - What is a .me file and how do I open it?
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What is a ME file? ME files are Readme files, which contain basic documentation for a software program. Typically, these files are named READ.ME . Most ME files are plain text files, so you can open them in any text editor.
More Information READ.ME files may be packaged with a program installer or created as part of a program's installation process. These files often contain: A description of the program and its functions Copyright information and developer credits A changelog documenting updates made in various versions of the program Troubleshooting information While nearly all READ.ME files consist solely of plain text, they may be formatted using different markup languages . For example, a READ.ME file may use Markdown, AsciiDoc, or reStructuredText to denote headings, bulleted lists, and other formatting supported by some text editors.
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Popularity2.8 | 11 Votes
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.ME File Extension
3 file types use the .me file extension.
Readme Text File
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3.7 | 36 Votes |
What is a ME file?
ME files are Readme files, which contain basic documentation for a software program. Typically, these files are named READ.ME . Most ME files are plain text files, so you can open them in any text editor.
More Information
READ.ME files may be packaged with a program installer or created as part of a program's installation process. These files often contain:
While nearly all READ.ME files consist solely of plain text, they may be formatted using different markup languages . For example, a READ.ME file may use Markdown, AsciiDoc, or reStructuredText to denote headings, bulleted lists, and other formatting supported by some text editors.
Common ME Filenames
READ.ME - The name assigned to most Readme ME files.
How to open a ME file
You can open an ME file in any text editor, including Microsoft Notepad (Windows), Apple TextEdit (Mac), or Microsoft Visual Studio Code (multiplatform). If your ME file is formatted using a markup language, you may want to open it in a text editor that supports that markup language, to view its formatting correctly.
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Microsoft Notepad
Included with OS
Microsoft Visual Studio Code
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Any text editor
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Apple TextEdit
Included with OS
Microsoft Visual Studio Code
Free
Any text editor
Linux
Microsoft Visual Studio Code
Free
Vim
Free
Any text editor
Category: Text Files
Updated: January 25, 2023
Temporary Delete Me File
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3.3 | 12 Votes |
Temporary file named delete.me ("Delete me") and marked for deletion from the computer; can be deleted by the user manually.
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Since some file archivers/unarchivers ignore empty folders when creating and unpacking archives, a 0 byte, empty delete.me file can be placed in the empty folders so that the program will not ignore them.
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Not meant to be opened manually
Category: Misc Files
Updated: January 14, 2013
Puppy Linux Partition Flag File
| Developer | Puppy Linux |
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2.8 | 11 Votes |
File created by Puppy Linux, an easy-to-use Linux variant; uses the filename FSCK.me ; stored as part of a partition and marks the partition as having save states (e.g., .2FS files), and thus has to be scanned by file system check (FSCK) on startup.
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NOTE: The file FSCK.me is a clever way of saying "file system check me" for a partition.
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Category: System Files
Updated: May 18, 2012