FILExt FAQs

FILExt - The File Extension Source

FILExt Frequently Asked Questions

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FILExt maintains a number of FAQs. These documents are designed to answer the most commonly-asked questions that are asked here. Please check the FAQs before asking questions either in the forum or via the contact form. They can be quite helpful.

Common (Most Asked) Questions

Programs (EXE files) Won't Run and/or All Shortcuts are now LNK Files. Why?
Can't Delete a File. Why not? (Also applies to not being able to rename a file.)

How do I remove FILExt from my computer and/or How do I get the program CKNOW.COM?
There is a file named tilde (~) on my desktop that keeps coming back. Why?
Why is there a file named TFTPxxx trying to run on my computer?
How do I print from a PRN file?
How do I open a .DAT file? (Includes information about the file INDEX.DAT.)
How to look into a file. (Includes looking at resources in EXE, DLL and other files.)
How do I convert [this] to [that]? (Includes extraction of resources from games and other data files.)
How do I view a video file? (Includes general information about CODECs.)

Less Common Questions

Some General Information Questions (Unrelated to File Extensions)