since 2000
FILExt Frequently Asked Questions
Since 2000, FILExt has been one of the leading providers of information about file extensions and online tools for viewing a wide variety of file types. FILExt was created by Tom Simondi. After his contribution to the Space Shuttle, he became one of the most renowned programmers of the 80s. Tom Simondi is a founding member of what may be the oldest and world's largest association of independent software developers. FILExt analyses and opens even the most problematic files.
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 via our contact form. They can be quite helpful.
Common (Most Asked) Questions
- General Information About File Extensions
- How to Research a File Type
- How to Manage File Extensions
- How do I convert one File Type to another?
- Programs (EXE files) Won't Run and/or All Shortcuts are now LNK Files. Why?
- Can't Delete a File. Why not?
- 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 compress a File?
- How do I print from a PRN file?
- How do I open a .DAT file?
- How to look into a file.
- How do I view a video file?
- How do I handle an EML file?
Less Common Questions
- Can I Delete Temporary (.TMP) Files?
- How to Handle Files With No Extension
- How to Find Information About Specific Filenames
- Fake File Extensions on Web Pages
- Does an Extension Always Point to a Particular Program?
- What are the Microsoft Office MIME Types?
Some General Information Questions (Unrelated to File Extensions)
- What is a Directory or Folder?
- The Windows Registry - A Guide to Information
- How to Set a System Restore Point
- How to Run an Older Program in Windows
- How to Use an Emulator
- What is the Folder Named: Compressed (zipped) Folder?
- How to Extract Files from Microsoft Cabinets
- How to Get Rid of [Some Spyware, Adware, Browser Toolbar]
- How to Get Rid of Popups