| File Type 1 |
Windows Initialization File (Most common) |
| File Format |
File |
| Common? |
No |
| File Description |
Configuration file that contains settings and preferences for Windows programs; partially replaced by the registry database in Windows 95, and more recently by XML files.
INI files can be edited with a text editor, but they typically should not be opened or altered by the user. |
| Program(s) that open ini files |
Mac: Parallels Desktop with Windows installed
Windows: Not meant to be opened; Can be edited with a text editor |
| File Type 2 |
Gravis UltraSound Bank Setup File |
| File Format |
File |
| Common? |
No |
| File Description |
Contains settings for a Gravis UltraSound sound bank (.FFF file) as well as patch files used by Gravis sound cards. |
| Program(s) that open ini files |
Windows: Gravis GIPC (Gravis to InterWave Patch Converter); FMJ-Software Awave Studio |
| File Type 3 |
Symbian OS Configuration File |
| File Format |
Standard File |
| Common? |
No |
| File Description |
Configuration file that stores settings and user preferences for the Symbian operating system and installed applications; similar to INI files used by Windows and typically should not be opened manually.
NOTE: Symbian INI files can be edited with a text editor to modify specific settings; however, altering the INI file may cause the operating system or other programs to not function correctly; therefore, be sure to backup the file and only edit the file if you know exactly what to add or change. |
| Program(s) that open ini files |
Mac / Windows: Editable with a text editor |
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