| File Type 1 |
SMS Installer Script (Most common) |
| File Format |
File |
| Common? |
No |
| File Description |
Installer script used by Microsoft System Management Server (SMS); streamlines the installation process and offers the ability to install additional features on demand, automatically repair programs, and uninstall programs; included with Windows 2000 and Systems Management Server (SMS) 2.0.
SMS can also be used to deploy Windows Installer Setup packages (.MSI files) to multiple computers at once. |
| Program(s) that open ipf files |
Windows: Microsoft System Management Server |
| File Type 2 |
OS/2 Help File |
| File Format |
Proprietary File |
| Common? |
No |
| File Description |
Contains help documentation for IBM OS/2 or AIX systems; similar to a .HLP file in Windows; IPF files are referenced by the Information Presentation Facility system on OS/2 systems; help documentation may include hyperlinks that allow the user to jump from one topic to another.
The IPF format originated from the Generalized Markup Language developed by IBM; may be compiled into a viewable HLP file using the IPF Compiler (IPFC). |
| Program(s) that open ipf files |
Mac / Windows / Unix: Any text editor |
| File Type 3 |
Interchangeable Preservation File |
| File Format |
Standard File |
| Common? |
No |
| File Description |
Preservation format used to preserve the content of Amiga floppy disks; formatted similarly to the .IFF (Interchangeable File Format) used on Amiga systems; developed by the Software Preservation Society (SPS) as a means of saving and archiving Amiga games and programs that are no longer developed.
The IPF format was designed for use with the Commodore Amiga, but can be used with Atari and PC files as well; may contain disk images, ROM files, or any other type of digital media. |
| Program(s) that open ipf files |
Windows: WinUAE Amiga emulator |
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