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Basic information about UUID file

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

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


1.Detail information about UUID file extension: Linux UUID Data

File type Linux UUID Data Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description UUID file is a Linux UUID Data. UUID file is a Linux UUID Data. A Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is a 128-bit number used to identify information in computer systems.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert UUID files

Windows
util-linux



Can't open a UUID 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.UUID”。

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 UUID extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the UUID 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.