PIF file extension

Program Information File

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The .PIF format is known as a program information file. This format was developed to hold settings information for calling MS-DOS applications within a Windows environment.

One of the main advantages of using a PIF file to execute an MS-DOS application with pre-determined settings was a dramatic reduction in required resources.

To create a PIF file, locate the program within Windows and right-click it and change the default settings.

To edit the settings in a PIF file, locate the short-cut and right-click it.
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Additional .PIF information

Author: Microsoft
Type: Executable
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Visitor comments
Visitor
2009-02-14 13:00:04
What exactly are these .PIF files and what software uses them?
Visitor
2009-08-23 19:23:54
How do I open a .PIF file?
Visitor
2010-02-12 08:12:41
Anyone?

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