PREFS

Basic information about PREFS file

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

There are 1 file types using the PREFS file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the PREFS file with their brief description and a list of programs that support PREFS file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the PREFS file extension. It answers questions such as:

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

1.Detail information about PREFS file extension: MMORPG Tycoon Preferences File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PREFS files
File type	MMORPG Tycoon Preferences File	Category	Game Files
Developer	VectorStorm	File format	Text
Description	PREFS file is a MMORPG Tycoon Preferences File developed by VectorStorm. Preferences file used by MMORPG Tycoon, a business simulation game where players compete as a MMORPG software developer; stores the saved preferences from the game options menu; includes the screen resolution, music volume, and other options.
Windows	VectorStorm MMORPG Tycoon Eclipse Zend Studio
macOS	VectorStorm MMORPG Tycoon Adobe Soundbooth

Can't open a PREFS 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.PREFS”。

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 PREFS extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the PREFS 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.