.ME File Extension

ME files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Readme Text File

The ME file extension is used for a Readme Text File. Typical READ.ME files include installation instructions, basic functions, operational instructions, trouble shooting procedures, licensing informa...

General Information

Title README File Extension
Extension .me
Full Form Readme Text File
File Type Text File
Developer N/A
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Provide information
Additional Functions Guidance, Documentation
Features Plain text, Descriptive

File Characteristics

Quality Content-dependent
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Software Projects Yes
User Instructions Yes
Project Documentation Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Clear language, Versioning

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release N/A
Latest Version N/A

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .txt, .md, .doc

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Notepad Free Windows
TextEdit Free Mac
Vim Free Windows, Mac, Linux
Visual Studio Code Free Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 2: Temporary Delete Me File

The .me file extension refers to a Temporary Delete Me file. It is commonly placed in empty folders so archiving programs do not ignore them. The .me file marks folders to be deleted after unpacking s...

General Information

Title .ME File Extension
Extension .me
Full Form Temporary Delete Me File
File Type Miscellaneous File
Developer Unknown
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Placeholder, Indicator
Additional Functions Deletion signal
Features Temporary, Non-executable

File Characteristics

Quality N/A
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable No

Use Cases

File Management Yes
System Cleanup Yes
Software Uninstallation Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Monitor, Verify source

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Update Unknown

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .tmp, .bak, .old

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Various applications N/A Varies

Type 3: Puppy Linux Partition Flag File

Puppy Linux Partition Flag File (ME) is created by Puppy Linux. It is stored as part of a partition to mark that partition has save states. On startup, the file system check (FSCK) scans the partition...

General Information

Title .ME File Extension
Extension .me
Full Form Puppy Linux Partition Flag File
File Type System Configuration File
Developer Puppy Linux Community
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Indicate active partition
Additional Functions System configuration

File Characteristics

Quality Text-based
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

System Boot Yes
Partition Management Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Verify, Manual edit caution

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Associated with Puppy Linux release
Latest Version Associated with latest Puppy Linux

Associated Types

Similar Extensions N/A

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Puppy Linux Free Linux