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Basic information about CFG file

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

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


1.Detail information about CFG file extension: Citrix Server Connection File

File type Citrix Server Connection File Category Settings Files
Developer Citrix Systems File format N/A
Description CFG file is a Citrix Server Connection File developed by Citrix Systems. Contains connection information for connecting to a Citrix server; may include hostname, IP address, server port, username, password, etc; multiple CFG files may be used by Citrix client software to connect to various servers.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CFG files

Windows
Citrix Access Client

macOS
Citrix Access Client

Linux
Citrix Access Client


2.Detail information about CFG file extension: Celestia Configuration File

File type Celestia Configuration File Category Settings Files
Developer Celestia Development Team File format Text
Description CFG file is a Celestia Configuration File developed by Celestia Development Team.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CFG files

Windows
Celestia

macOS
Celestia

Linux
Celestia


3.Detail information about CFG file extension: Configuration File

File type Configuration File Category Settings Files
Developer N/A File format Text
Description CFG file is a Configuration File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CFG files

Windows
File Viewer Plus
Microsoft Notepad
Microsoft WordPad
Notepad2
Other text editor
Delphi
Norton Ghost
NotePad++
Pro/Engineer
ZEMAX

macOS
Apple TextEdit
MacroMates TextMate
MacVim
Other text editor

Linux
DataFlex
gedit


4.Detail information about CFG file extension: Cal3D Model Configuration File

File type Cal3D Model Configuration File Category 3D Image Files
Developer Cal3D File format Text
Description CFG file is a Cal3D Model Configuration File developed by Cal3D.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CFG files

Windows
Cal3dViewer
Microsoft Notepad
Any text editor

macOS
Apple TextEdit
Any text editor

Linux
Vim
Any text editor


5.Detail information about CFG file extension: MAME Configuration File

File type MAME Configuration File Category Settings Files
Developer The MAME Team File format XML
Description CFG file is a MAME Configuration File developed by The MAME Team.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CFG files

Windows
MAME
ExtraMAME

macOS
MacMAME
MAME OS X


6.Detail information about CFG file extension: Wesnoth Markup Language File

File type Wesnoth Markup Language File Category Game Files
Developer The Battle for Wesnoth File format Text
Description CFG file is a Wesnoth Markup Language File developed by The Battle for Wesnoth.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CFG files

Windows
The Battle for Wesnoth
gVim
Microsoft Notepad
Other text editor

macOS
The Battle for Wesnoth
MacroMates TextMate
Apple TextEdit
MacVim
Other text editor

Linux
The Battle for Wesnoth
GNU Emacs
Vim
Other text editor


7.Detail information about CFG file extension: LightWave Configuration File

File type LightWave Configuration File Category Settings Files
Developer NewTek File format N/A
Description CFG file is a LightWave Configuration File developed by NewTek.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CFG files

Windows
NewTek LightWave 3D

macOS
NewTek LightWave 3D



How to convert CFG files to another file format?

There are 2 records in our database eligible for CFG files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve CFG to another files conversion, you may use the option.



How to convert another files to CFG file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for another files to CFG file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to CFG conversion, you may use the option.



Can't open a CFG 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.CFG”。

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 CFG extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the CFG 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.