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I cannot open a INFO-8 file. What should I do? Help!

Virtually anyone has encountered some problems with opening unknown files while working on a computer. It can be very frustrating. Yet such problems, not only with INFO-8 files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening INFO-8 will be resolved!

  1. 1. INFO-8 File Extension
  2. 2. How to open INFO-8 file?
    1. 2.1 Download and install application that supports INFO-8 files
      1. 2.1.1 Programs that support INFO-8 files
    2. 2.2 Verify whether INFO-8 files are associated with appropriate software
    3. 2.3 Check INFO-8 file for other errors
  3. 3. Similar file extensions

INFO-8 File Extension

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  • File type Cygwin Info
  • File developer Red Hat, Inc.
  • File category Misc Files
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How to open INFO-8 file?

If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with INFO-8 extension, it is highly probable that no program that supports given files is installed on the users’ system. Below is a list of actions user should pursue in order to resolve most common problems.

Step 1. Download and install application that supports INFO-8 files

After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open INFO-8 files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:

Programs that support INFO-8 files

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Step 2. Verify whether INFO-8 files are associated with appropriate software

It is possible that an application that supports INFO-8 files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with INFO-8 files (right-click on the file icon → Properties → General Tab → In submenu "Open with" and click on "Change" button. System will display a list of suggested programs that support INFO-8 files. Choose the application by checking the box "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files". System will store this information in its registry and use it to open INFO-8 files with the selected program.

Changing INFO-8 file association in registry

File association for INFO-8 files can be edited manually by editing appropriate entry in Windows System Registry. However, it is discouraged as it may introduce errors to registry if not done properly and may even damage the system.

Step 3. Check INFO-8 file for other errors

  • INFO-8 file was not copied properly from storage medium.
  • Antivirus application prevents opening INFO-8 files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected INFO-8 file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
  • For INFO-8 files downloaded from the internet it is advised to check if the file has been downloaded completely and is not corrupted. If not, the file should be re-downloaded.

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