I cannot open a SET 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 SET files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening SET will be resolved!
SET File Extension
- File type Settings Format
- File developer N/A
- File category Settings Files
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What is a(n) SET file?
SET files are data files associated with the DOS configuration program SETUP. These files contain variables and settings used by computers running on the MS-DOS operating system. They store a variety of user-defined settings, such as BIOS data, TSRs (Terminate and Stay Resident applications), and network configurations. SET files are also used to store user environment data, software application configuration settings, and system stability data.
SET files may be opened with text editor programs such as Notepad, however they may need to be decompiled in order to be read correctly and parse their content. Alternatively, some programs may also have their own built-in environment to enable users to read SET files more easily.
How to open SET file?
If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with SET 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 SET files
After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open SET files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:
Programs that support SET files
Step 2. Verify whether SET files are associated with appropriate software
It is possible that an application that supports SET files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with SET 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 SET 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 SET files with the selected program.
Changing SET file association in registry
File association for SET 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 SET file for other errors
- SET file was not copied properly from storage medium.
- Antivirus application prevents opening SET files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected SET file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
- For SET 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.
