File Extension PIF
File type: Program Information File
Notes about the PIF file extension:
Errors in your registry are one of the common causes for incorrect file associations on your windows system. It is highly recommended that you
check your registry for file association errors (will also check for any other registry errors).
The PIF file type is primarily associated with 'Windows' by Microsoft Corporation. A Program Information File dates back to the early versions of Windows. Basically, it's an information file that when you click on it the information in the file is used by Windows to run some program; including code that can be in the PIF file. It is a potentially dangerous file type and one should never click on one received via E-mail without extensive knowledge of exactly what it will do first. Note: This file type can become infected and should be carefully scanned if someone sends you a file with this extension.
