CONFIG File Extension

What is CONFIG file?

CONFIG files are commonly utilised within a system as configuration files. Using configuration files, various options, parameters and preferences within specific applications or in the whole system, are defined. In case of most CONFIG files, all properties contained within them are stored in form of plain text.

Control of multiple complex processes

Computer software and operating systems often utilise many settings and parameters necessary for control of the occurring process. CONFIG files created for this purpose, among others, inform about directory of other files or about a colour scheme. In some programs, more than one such file may be utilised, but this concerns usually more complex applications.

Additional information about CONFIG files

1. In case of files based on text, it is possible to edit them easily, even utilising simple text editor, as the Notepad, built into Windows. However, before editing, one should acknowledge all the content of a file, due to the fact, that it may negatively affect functioning of programs or operating system.
2. CONFIG files are used to define functioning or initialising of a program or a system – readout while initialising is performed by most applications.
3. System configuration files of the most significance are stored in registry files or the MOF files.

Programs which support CONFIG file extension

The following list contains programs grouped by 2 operating systems that support CONFIG files. CONFIG files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

Updated: 10/28/2019

How to open file with CONFIG extension?

Being unable to open files with CONFIG extension can be have various origins. Fortunately, most common problems with CONFIG files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with CONFIG files.

Step 1. Download and install Microsoft Visual Studio

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports CONFIG files installed on the system. This issue can be addressed by downloading and installing Microsoft Visual Studio or different compatible program, such as WordPad, Rockbox, Windows Notepad. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. If you want to download Microsoft Visual Studio installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Microsoft Corporation website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Microsoft Visual Studio

If you already have Microsoft Visual Studio installed on your systems and CONFIG files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. The reason that Microsoft Visual Studio cannot handle files with CONFIG may be that the software is outdated. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Microsoft Visual Studio.

Step 3. Assign Microsoft Visual Studio to CONFIG files

If you have the latest version of Microsoft Visual Studio installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage CONFIG on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Change the default application in Windows

• Right-click the CONFIG file and choose Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Microsoft Visual Studio is installed, check the Always use this app to open CONFIG files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Change the default application in Mac OS

• Right-click the CONFIG file and select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with CONFIG extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Check the CONFIG for errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the CONFIG file in question. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Check the CONFIG file for viruses or malware

Should it happed that the CONFIG is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the CONFIG file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Ensure the file with CONFIG extension is complete and error-free

Did you receive the CONFIG file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. It could happen the the download process of file with CONFIG extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Configuration Format file again.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Microsoft Visual Studio

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with CONFIG extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Configuration Format file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with CONFIG files affecting older versions of given software.

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