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Basic information about CONFICKER file

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

There are 1 file types using the CONFICKER file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the CONFICKER file with their brief description and a list of programs that support CONFICKER file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the CONFICKER file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the CONFICKER file?
  • How to open a CONFICKER file?
  • What programs do I need to open a CONFICKER file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a CONFICKER file?
  • How to convert CONFICKER files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to CONFICKER file format?


1.Detail information about CONFICKER file extension: Conficker Ransomware Affected File

File type Conficker Ransomware Affected File Category Malicious Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CONFICKER file is a Conficker Ransomware Affected File. File extension conficker seems to be also used by Conficker ransomware that encrypts users files and demands bitcoins as ransom. The ransom note left in the affected folder is named decrypt.txt.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CONFICKER files



Can't open a CONFICKER 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.CONFICKER”。

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 CONFICKER extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the CONFICKER 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.