.CONFIG File Extension

Are you having difficulty opening a file that ends with .CONFIG? Such files can be executed only by certain programs. If you cannot open the .CONFIG file, it can be due to the following reasons: either you do not have an appropriate program to open it, or your file association is corrupted. For more information about this extension, please read the article below.

What is a .CONFIG file?

.CONFIG file belongs to the category of Developer Files used in operating systems such as Windows 11, 10, Windows 7, Windows 8 / 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP.

config

Developer: N/A

File Type: Configuration File

Category: Developer Files

Format: Text

.CONFIG file is associated with Configuration File developed by N/A, has a Text Format and belongs to Developer Files category.

The CONFIG extension is usually used as a settings and configuration file. Configuration files are used by various apps. They contain settings tailoring the respective application to the user’s needs. For example, an app may use a CONFIG file to store user preferences such as color scheme or toolbar layout. CONFIG files are also used in many .NET-based applications.

Additional information

Configuration files are stored as text files, but can also be in XML format. CONFIG files can be viewed and edited with a text editor. However, it is better to use a program's built-in options to change its settings, rather than editing the CONFIG file directly, because even a small mistake can cause serious problems.

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