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Basic information about WIN file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension WIN（*.WIN or *.win）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the WIN file yourself.

There are 7 file types using the WIN file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the WIN file with their brief description and a list of programs that support WIN file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the WIN file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the WIN file?
  • How to open a WIN file?
  • What programs do I need to open a WIN file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a WIN file?
  • How to convert WIN files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to WIN file format?


1.Detail information about WIN file extension: FoxPro Window Settings

File type FoxPro Window Settings Category Backup Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description WIN file is a FoxPro Window Settings. Contains FoxPro window definitions and statuses; used for backing up window settings; can be restored using the RESTORE WINDOW command
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WIN files

Windows		 Microsoft Visual FoxPro


2.Detail information about WIN file extension: Windows Backup File

File type Windows Backup File Category Backup Files
Developer Microsoft File format N/A
Description WIN file is a Windows Backup File developed by Microsoft.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WIN files

Windows		 Used by the system as a data recovery file if needed
Microsoft Windows


3.Detail information about WIN file extension: Opera Browser Opened Windows Autosave File

File type Opera Browser Opened Windows Autosave File Category Settings Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description WIN file is a Opera Browser Opened Windows Autosave File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WIN files

Windows		 Opera browser

macOS
 Opera browser for Mac

Linux		 Opera browser for Linux


4.Detail information about WIN file extension: Truevision Targa Bitmap Image File

File type Truevision Targa Bitmap Image File Category Raster Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description WIN file is a Truevision Targa Bitmap Image File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WIN files

Windows		 PhotoFiltre Studio
ACDSee Photo Manager


5.Detail information about WIN file extension: ArchiCAD Geometric Description Language File

File type ArchiCAD Geometric Description Language File Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description WIN file is a ArchiCAD Geometric Description Language File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WIN files

Windows		 ArchiCAD


6.Detail information about WIN file extension: Pro/ENGINEER Data

File type Pro/ENGINEER Data Category Settings Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description WIN file is a Pro/ENGINEER Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WIN files

Windows		 Pro/Engineer (Creo Elements/Pro)


7.Detail information about WIN file extension: Wonderware InTouch Window Data

File type Wonderware InTouch Window Data Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description WIN file is a Wonderware InTouch Window Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WIN files

Windows Mobile		 InTouch



Can't open a WIN file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.WIN”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the WIN extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support WIN file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of WIN files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a WIN file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a WIN file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a WIN file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the WIN file is damaged.
  • Whether the WIN file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the WIN file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the WIN file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the WIN file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a WIN file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a WIN file.

If the WIN file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.