PROFILE

Basic information about PROFILE file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension PROFILE（*.PROFILE or *.profile）, 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 PROFILE file yourself.

There are 3 file types using the PROFILE file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the PROFILE file with their brief description and a list of programs that support PROFILE file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the PROFILE file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the PROFILE file?
How to open a PROFILE file?
What programs do I need to open a PROFILE file?
What programs help to create and edit a PROFILE file?
How to convert PROFILE files to another file format?
How to convert another files to PROFILE file format?

1.Detail information about PROFILE file extension: Bash Shell Profile

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PROFILE files
File type	Bash Shell Profile	Category	System Files
Developer	The GNU Project	File format	Text
Description	PROFILE file is a Bash Shell Profile developed by The GNU Project. Shell profile used by Linux and Mac OS X terminal programs; contains definitions for a shell environment, such as environment variables, scripts to execute, and other instructions; used for storing pre-defined settings that are loaded when a shell program starts.
macOS	Apple Terminal MacroMates TextMate GNU Bash
Linux	GNU Bash

2.Detail information about PROFILE file extension: Pandemic Studios Game Player Profile

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PROFILE files
File type	Pandemic Studios Game Player Profile	Category	Game Files
Developer	Pandemic Studios	File format	Binary
Description	PROFILE file is a Pandemic Studios Game Player Profile developed by Pandemic Studios.
Windows	Pandemic Studios Star Wars: Battlefront II Pandemic Studios Mercenaries 2: World in Flames Pandemic Studios The Sabateur

3.Detail information about PROFILE file extension: Citrix Application Profile

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PROFILE files
File type	Citrix Application Profile	Category	Settings Files
Developer	Citrix	File format	N/A
Description	PROFILE file is a Citrix Application Profile developed by Citrix.
Windows	Citrix XenApp

Can't open a PROFILE 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.PROFILE”。

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 PROFILE extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support PROFILE 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 PROFILE 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 PROFILE file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a PROFILE 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 PROFILE file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the PROFILE 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.