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Basic information about NFO file

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

There are 4 file types using the NFO file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the NFO file with their brief description and a list of programs that support NFO file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the NFO file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the NFO file?
  • How to open a NFO file?
  • What programs do I need to open a NFO file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a NFO file?
  • How to convert NFO files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to NFO file format?


1.Detail information about NFO file extension: Folio Views Infobase File

File type Folio Views Infobase File Category Data Files
Developer The FIEN Group File format Binary
Description NFO file is a Folio Views Infobase File developed by The FIEN Group. File used by Folio Views, a program used for viewing help documentation; contains indexes, articles, and other help documentation; used to create searchable documentation for customer support and program installations.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert NFO files

Windows
The FIEN Group Rocket Folio Views


2.Detail information about NFO file extension: System Information File

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

Windows
Microsoft System Information


3.Detail information about NFO file extension: Warez Information File

File type Warez Information File Category Text Files
Developer THG File format Text
Description NFO file is a Warez Information File developed by THG.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert NFO files

Windows
NFOPad
CubicDesign Compact NFO Viewer
Microsoft Notepad
iNFekt NFO Viewer
Any text editor
GetDiz
Microsoft Windows NotePad
NotePad++
PSPad
Vim

macOS
Apple TextEdit
MacroMates TextMate
Other text editor

Linux
Any text editor
gedit


4.Detail information about NFO file extension: Age of Empires Player File

File type Age of Empires Player File Category Game Files
Developer Microsoft File format Binary
Description NFO file is a Age of Empires Player File developed by Microsoft.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert NFO files

Windows
Microsoft Age of Empires



How to convert NFO files to another file format?

There are 4 records in our database eligible for NFO files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve NFO to another files conversion, you may use the option.



How to convert another files to NFO file format?

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



Can't open a NFO 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.NFO”。

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 NFO extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the NFO 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.