There are 7 other file types using
the INF file extension!
.inf - Windows installation script [common]
.inf - Adobe Type Manager font information
.inf - Inspiration mind mapping data
.inf - OS/2 IPF hypertext help system data
.inf - Pro/ENGINEER temporary data
.inf - Ulead Photo Explorer thumbnail cache
.inf - Embroidery Color format
INF file extension - Autostart CDROM script
What is inf file? How to open inf files?
The inf file extension is associated with the Autorun feature included in Microsoft Windows operating system from version Windows 95.
Autorun.inf is the primary instruction file associated with the Autorun function.
Autorun.inf itself is a simple text-based configuration file that tells the operating system which executable to start, which icon to use, and which additional menu commands to make available. In other words, autorun.inf tells Windows how to deal open the presentation and treat the contents of the CD.
Updated: April 18, 2024
The default software associated to open inf file:
Company or developer:
Microsoft Corporation
A family of operating systems developed by the Microsoft Corp. The first Windows was released in 1985 as a GUI add-on to MS-DOS. MS-DOS based Windows versions were developed to 2000, when was released the last version called Windows ME. Windows based on NT core started in 1993. Windows NT family are developed to these days, the latest version is called Microsoft Windows 11.
List of software applications associated to the .inf file extension
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and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open inf file, edit inf file, convert inf file, view inf file, play inf file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).
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Software that open inf file - Autostart CDROM script
Programs supporting the exension inf on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about listed programs for open inf file action.