Tips to open CONFIG file

Can't open the CONFIG file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open CONFIG files as well as a list of programs that support CONFIG files.

CONFIG file extension

File Name Configuration Format
File Category Developer Files

The CONFIG file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the CONFIG files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the CONFIG file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 7
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is CONFIG file?

The .CONFIG file is a text file. The file contains the program configuration. It is usually in text form, but may also use XML or similar syntax. It is up to the designer or programmer of the program to interpret and use the file. Mostly this file is treated as a development file and not distributed as a final version. Often in such files it is possible to overwrite the program settings to allow the program to start with incorrect options inside the program.

How to open CONFIG file?

The most common problem when using Configuration Format is that a specific CONFIG is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that CONFIG files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the CONFIG file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install TextEdit

In this case, you should first verify that the TextEdit application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name TextEdit into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file CONFIG.

Step 2. Create association of TextEdit with CONFIG files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the CONFIG file to open in the TextEdit application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the CONFIG file with the TextEdit application.

Step 3. Update TextEdit to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the TextEdit program, it is possible that Configuration Format requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Apple, Inc. website and install the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the CONFIG file

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to CONFIG files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file CONFIG or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected CONFIG file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the CONFIG files changes over time. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular CONFIG file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact N/A
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted CONFIG files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. If possible, you can try to move the CONFIG file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.