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Basic information about INS file

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

There are 8 file types using the INS file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the INS file with their brief description and a list of programs that support INS file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the INS file extension. It answers questions such as:

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

1.Detail information about INS file extension: Sample Cell II Instrument Definition File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert INS files
File type	Sample Cell II Instrument Definition File	Category	Audio Files
Developer	Avid Technology	File format	Binary
Description	INS file is a Sample Cell II Instrument Definition File developed by Avid Technology. Contains one instrument definition and references to external audio files used by the instrument; used by both Mac and Windows platforms, but incompatible with each other.
Windows	Sample Cell II Propellerhead ReCycle FMJ-Software Awave Studio
macOS	Sample Cell II Propellerhead ReCycle

2.Detail information about INS file extension: LaTeX Installer Script

Software programs that will open, edit or convert INS files
File type	LaTeX Installer Script	Category	Data Files
Developer	N/A	File format	Text
Description	INS file is a LaTeX Installer Script.
Windows	MiKTeX TeXworks Texmaker Any text editor
macOS	LyX/Mac TeXworks Texmaker Any text editor
Linux	Texmaker Any text editor

3.Detail information about INS file extension: Ensoniq Instrument

Software programs that will open, edit or convert INS files
File type	Ensoniq Instrument	Category	Audio Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	INS file is a Ensoniq Instrument.
Windows	Chicken Systems Sampler Tools Ensoniq OTTO sound card
macOS	Chicken Systems Sampler Tools

4.Detail information about INS file extension: Internet Settings File

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

5.Detail information about INS file extension: Inspiration File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert INS files
File type	Inspiration File	Category	Data Files
Developer	Inspiration Software	File format	N/A
Description	INS file is a Inspiration File developed by Inspiration Software.
Windows	Inspiration Software Inspiration
macOS	Inspiration Software Inspiration

6.Detail information about INS file extension: Internet Naming Service File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert INS files
File type	Internet Naming Service File	Category	System Files
Developer	Microsoft	File format	N/A
Description	INS file is a Internet Naming Service File developed by Microsoft.
Windows	Microsoft WINS (Windows Internet Naming Service)

7.Detail information about INS file extension: Adlib Tracker Instrument File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert INS files
File type	Adlib Tracker Instrument File	Category	Audio Files
Developer	Adlib	File format	Binary
Description	INS file is a Adlib Tracker Instrument File developed by Adlib.
Windows	Reality Adlib Tracker Adlib Tracker II

8.Detail information about INS file extension: AGT Game Instruction File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert INS files
File type	AGT Game Instruction File	Category	Game Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	INS file is a AGT Game Instruction File.
Windows	AGiliTy

Can't open a INS 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.INS”。

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 INS extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the INS 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.