Tips to open MODINFO file

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

MODINFO file extension

File Name Civilization 5 Mod Information Format
File Category Game Files

The MODINFO file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the MODINFO files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the MODINFO file on each system platform.

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What is MODINFO file?

The MODINFO file has been categorized as Game Files. Additionally, the Game Files category contains 1509 of other files. Civilization 5 Mod Information Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is PSPad. This was created by Jan Fiala. There are also 4 alternative programs to handle the MODINFO file. You can use Civilization 5, Sublime Text, NotePad++ text editor, Atom in case PSPad cannot be used.

How to open MODINFO file?

The most common problem when using Civilization 5 Mod Information Format is that a specific MODINFO is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that MODINFO files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the MODINFO 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 PSPad

In this case, you should first verify that the PSPad application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name PSPad in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file MODINFO with PSPad. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open MODINFO files.

Step 2. Create association of PSPad with MODINFO files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the MODINFO file still does not use the PSPad program, it means no association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the MODINFO file with the PSPad application.

Step 3. Update PSPad to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the PSPad program, it is possible that Civilization 5 Mod Information Format requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the Jan Fiala website or update the program from the application.

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

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:

The MODINFO file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to MODINFO files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
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. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our MODINFO file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover MODINFO files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of MODINFO file may not always be supported by the latest software version. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular MODINFO file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted MODINFO files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move MODINFO to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the MODINFO file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the MODINFO file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.