How to Open .PIF files
Windows
Additional extension information
| File type: |
Executable |
| Popularity: |
 Frequent |
| Author: |
Microsoft |
| MIME type: | Not specified |
Other .PIF file extensions
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.
Categories
Why not be the first to get the conversation started?
Simply leave a comment using the form below if you:
- Have a question or require assistance
- Know how to open/edit/convert or create these .PIF files
- Know what software is associated with these files