| File Type 1 |
Warez Information File (Most common) |
| File Format |
File |
| Common? |
No |
| File Description |
Text file containing information about a pirated software program (warez); includes release notes and often identifies the piracy group responsible for distributing the software; typically saved along with the program and related files.
Windows may unsuccessfully attempt to use the Microsoft Help program in order to open the file; instead open the file directly with a text editor, such as Notepad (Windows) or TextEdit (Mac). |
| Program(s) that open nfo files |
Mac / Windows: Any text editor |
| File Type 2 |
System Information File |
| File Format |
Proprietary File |
| Common? |
No |
| File Description |
Data file used by Microsoft's System Information Tool, a software utility for gathering system information and for diagnosing problems; stores information gathered by the program. |
| Program(s) that open nfo files |
Windows: Microsoft System Information Tool (Msinfo32.exe) |
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