Files with win file extension are in most cases system backups from older versions of Windows OS, typically 95/98.
WIN file extension - Microsoft Windows 95/98 backup
What is win file? How to open win files?
The win file extension is most likely best known for its use for backup files created using early Windows backup utility. These win files contain backup of old Windows 95/98.
Some restore utilities might still support this format.
This win file type entry was marked as obsolete and no longer supported file format.
This type of file is no longer actively used and is most likely obsolete. This is typically the case for system files in old operating systems, file types from long discontinued software, or previous versions of certain file types (like documents, projects etc.) that were replaced in higher versions of their original programs.
The default software associated to open win 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 .win file extension
Recommended software programs are sorted by OS platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android etc.)
and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open win file, edit win file, convert win file, view win file, play win file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).
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Programs that can create win file - Microsoft Windows 95/98 backup
Programs supporting the exension win on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about Microsoft Windows for create win file action.