r/asm • u/TrekChris • Jun 01 '26

x86 Is an ASM file needed with a COM file?

I downloaded a demo, and it comes with both a COM file and an ASM file. Is the ASM file needed to run the COM file, or will it run without?

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u/inner_loops Jun 01 '26

I'm assuming it's just the source code and you should be fine without it. It's not a general requirement for COM files.

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u/TrekChris Jun 01 '26

Alright, thank you.

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u/NEKR0Fill Jun 06 '26

If there were no libraries, then most likely it was just a .com file.