Opening a CONF File

The CONF file type is primarily associated with Windows.

CONF	File extension: CONF
	File type:	Configuration file

What is a CONF file?

CONF files mostly belong to Windows by Microsoft. CONF is the extension used by a configuration file (commonly called config files) that are used by various server processes and software applications on different operating systems. CONF files are used to configure the parameters and settings for software. The frequency with which these files are used varies from program to program. While some programs only read their configuration files at startup, others check the configuration files for changes periodically. CONF files are in the simple text format, and can therefore be opened using a basic text editor. They include application-specific markup. Some software have tools to create, modify, and verify the syntax of their configuration files. These tools may have graphical interfaces to make editing easier. Other applications may require users to create and modify files manually using a text editor. Some operating systems may have their own graphical interfaces for editing CONF files such as YaST or debconf.

How to open a CONF file

You need a suitable software like Windows to open a CONF file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your CONF file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a CONF file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert CONF files:

Windows by Microsoft
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. CONF files are often referred to as Windows settings because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Android (Configuration file) by Google
Android is an operating system developed primarily for touchscreen mobile devices by Google. CONF file is associated with many Android settings files such as the factory configuration file, which contains parameters for communicating with the Update Factory platform. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Android on Wikipedia, Android on YouTube, Android on britannica
Apache Hadoop (Configuration file) by Apache
Apache Hadoop is an open-source software framework from Apache for processing and storing large data sets using the MapReduce programming models. Apache Hadoop's main configuration settings are stored in an CONF file extension. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Hadoop on Wikipedia, Hadoop repository, Hadoop on YouTube
Apache HTTP Server (Configuration file) by Apache
Apache HTTP Server is a free and open-source server application developed by Apache for deploying websites on the internet. Apache HTTP Server main configuration file is stored in CONF file format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Apache HTTP Server on Wikipedia, Apache HTTP Server on YouTube, Apache HTTP Server repository
Apache Livy (Configuration file) by Apache
Apache Livy is an open-source REST interface from Apache for remote interactions with Apache's unified analytics engine Spark. Apache Livy's main configuration settings are stored in an CONF file format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Apache Livy on YouTube, Apache Livy on AWS, Apache Livy repository
Apache Spark (Configuration file) by Apache
Apache Spark is an open-source multi-language unified analytics engine developed by Apache for processing large data. Apache Spark main configuration file is stored in CONF format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Apache Spark on Wikipedia, Apache Spark on YouTube, Apache Spark repository
Aperture Desk Job (Configuration file) by Valve
Aperture Desk Job is a single-player video game developed by Valve for Windows and Linux. The video game's user configuration file is stored in CONF format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Aperture Desk Job on Wikipedia, Aperture Desk Job on YouTube, Aperture Desk Job on IMDB
Arch Linux (Configuration file) by Levente Polyak
Arch Linux is a free and open-source x86_64-optimised Linux distribution developed by Levente Polyak. The operating system is associated with configuration files stored in CONF format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Arch Linux on Wikipedia, Arch Linux on YouTube, Arch Linux on repository
Arduino IDE (Configuration file) by Arduino
Arduino IDE is an open-source integrated development environment from Arduino for writing and uploading codes within a real-time work environment. Arduino IDE uses the CONF file format for storing its main configuration settings. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Arduino IDE on Softonic, Arduino IDE on Microsoft Store, Arduino IDE repository
Asterisk (Configuration file) by Sangoma
Asterisk is an open-source framework developed by Sangoma for creating communication applications. Asterisk main configuration file is stored in CONF file format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Asterisk on Wikipedia, Asterisk on YouTube, Asterisk on voipsupply
AVRDUDE (Configuration file) by Savannah
AVRDUDE is a utility tool from Savannah for downloading, manipulating, and uploading contents of AVR microcontrollers using the command line. AVRDUDE's main configuration file is stored in CONF format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: AVRDUDE repository, AVRDUDE on YouTube, AVRDUDE on ladyada
Business Tour (Configuration file) by 8foor
Business Tour is a free online multiplayer tabletop game developed by 8foor. The video game allows players to complete daily tasks, compete with friends online, exchange rewards and participate in tournaments. Business Tour is associated with configuration files stored in CONF format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Business Tour on Google Play Store, Business Tour on Apple Store, Business Tour on YouTube
Calamares (Configuration file) by BlueSystems
Calamares is a free and open-source installer framework developed by BlueSystems for Linux distribution. Calamares uses the CONF file format for storing its main settings. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Calamares on Wikipedia, Calamares repository, Calamares on DBpedia
CentOS (Configuration file) by CentOS
CentOS is a community-driven free and open-source Linux distribution from CentOS. The operating system is associated with configuration files stored in CONF format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: CentOS on Wikipedia, CentOS on ZDNET, CentOS on redhat
Chaos Corona (Configuration file) by Chaos
Chaos Corona is a photorealistic rendering engine developed by Chaos for creating 3D models, animations, images, etc. The program's settings files are stored in CONF file format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Chaos Corona on YouTube, Chaos Corona on toolfarm, Chaos Corona on bluegfx
Circos (Configuration file) by Martin Krzywinski
Circos is a data presentation tool developed by Martin Krzywinski for visualizing data in a circular layout. Circos configuration file, which controls the creation of images and defines parameters hierarchy, is stored in CONF format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Circos on Galaxy Project, Circos on Genome Science Centre, Circos on BMC
CloudMonitor (Configuration file) by Alibaba
CloudMonitor is a web-based remote monitoring tool developed by Alibaba for identifying cost-saving opportunities in cloud computing. CloudMonitor's main configuration file is stored in CONF format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: CloudMonitor on Microsoft, CloudMonitor on data-driven, CloudMonitor on saasworthy
CodeIgniter (Configuration file) by British Columbia Institute of Technology
CodeIgniter is an open-source PHP framework developed by the British Columbia Institute of Technology for creating dynamic websites. CodeIgniter is associated with configuration files in CONF format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: CodeIgniter on Wikipedia, CodeIgniter on YouTube, CodeIgniter repository
CollectiveAccess (Configuration file) by Whirl-i-Gig
CollectiveAccess is a free and open-source suite of collections management software developed by Whirl-i-Gig for publishing and cataloging archival collections. CollectiveAccess stores several configuration files, such as settings for apps, authentication, user preferences, etc, in CONF file extension format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: CollectiveAccess repository, CollectiveAccess on Wikidata, CollectiveAccess on Twitter
Creo Elements/Direct Modeling (Configuration file) by PTC
Creo Elements/Direct Modeling is a 3D computer-aided design software developed by PTC for creating products using direct modeling. The software is associated with configuration files stored in CONF format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Creo Elements/Direct Modeling on YouTube, Creo Elements/Direct Modeling on Wikipedia, Creo Elements/Direct Modeling on parametric design
D-Link (Configuration file) by D-Link
D-Link is a multi-platform utility software from D-Link for configuring and managing wireless devices on the company's router devices. The program's configuration file is stored in CONF file format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: D-Link on Google Playstore, D-Link on YouTube, D-Link on Apple Store
Debian (Configuration file) by Debian Project
Also known as Debian GNU/Linux, Debia is a free and open-source Linux-based operating system developed by Debian Project. The operating system is associated with many configuration files stored in CONF format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Debian on Wikipedia, Debian on Microsoft, Debian on Amazon
DOSBox (Configuration file) by DOSBox
DOSBox is a free and open-source MS-DOS emulator developed by DOSBox for running MS-DOS applications and games through command line. The program's main configuration file is stored in CONF format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: DOSBox on Wikipedia, DOSBox download, DOSBox on flathub
Dungeons and Data Monsters (Configuration file) by Splunk
Dungeons and Data Monsters is a collaborative roleplaying video game from Splunk. The tabletop game is developed as a version of Wizards of the Coast's Dungeons & Dragons and uses the CONF file format for storing configuration settings. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Dungeons and Data Monsters Download, Dungeons and Data Monsters on YouTube, Dungeons and Data Monsters on Twitter
Fedora Linux (Configuration file) by Fedora
Fedora Linux is a free and open-source Linux distribution developed by Fedora. The operating system is associated with configuration files stored in CONF format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Fedora Linux on Wikipedia, Fedora Linux on YouTube, Fedora Linux on techotopia
FireBird (Configuration file) by FireBird
FireBird is an open-source database management system developed by FireBird for Windows, Linux, macOS and other UNIX-like platforms. FireBird uses the CONF file extension format in storing series of configuration files. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: FireBird on Wikipedia, FireBird repository, FireBird on YouTube
FortiClient (Configuration file) by Fortinet
FortiClient is an endpoint security software developed by Fortinet for creating a secure Virtual Private Network connection between devices using SSL VPN Tunnel Mode. FortiClient's configuration file is stored in CONF format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: FortiClient on Google PlayStore, FortiClient on Apple Store, FortiClient on Microsoft
Fossies (Configuration file) by Fossies
Fossies is an open-source software archive from Fossies that allows users to easily search through software documentation and sources. The program's configuration file is stored in CONF file format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Fossies on reddit, Fossies on gitlab
Free Fire (Configuration file) by Garena
Free Fire is a survivor shooter video game from Garena for Android and iOS. The video game stores configuration files in CONF format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Free Fire on Wikipedia, Free Fire on GuruGamer, Free Fire on Google Play Store
FreeBSD (Configuration file) by FreeBSD Foundation
FreeBSD is a free and open-source Unix-like operating system developed by FreeBSD Foundation for powering modern servers, desktops, and embedded platforms. Many of the operating system's configuration files are stored in CONF file format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: FreeBSD on Wikipedia, FreeBSD repository, FreeBSD on Amazon
FreeRADIUS (Configuration file) by FreeRADIUS
FreeRADIUS is a free and open-source Remote Authentication Dial-in User Service module developed by FeeRADIUS for performing centralized authentication, authorization and accounting. FreeRADIUS main configuration file, which defines the program's global configuration, is saved in CONF file format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: FreeRADIUS on Wikipedia, FreeRADIUS repository, FreeRADIUS on WHMCS
FruityWiFi (Configuration file) by xtr4nge
FruityWiFi is an open-source wireless network auditing tool developed by xtr4nge. The program stores all network configuration setting files in an CONF file format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: FruityWiFi repository, FruityWiFi on YouTube, FruityWiFi on Kali
FxSound (Configuration file) by FxSound
FxSound is a Windows-based free audio equalizer from FxSound for improving audio quality. Some of the program's configuration files are stored in CONF format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: FxSound on Microsoft Store, FxSound on Facebook, FxSound on YouTube
GameLoop (Configuration file) by GameLoop
GameLoop is a free Android emulator tool from GameLoop for playing mobile games on PC. The emulator stores configuration settings in CONF file format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: GameLoop on YouTube, GameLoop on softonic, GameLoop on Twitter
GNU Bazaar (Configuration file) by Canonical
GNU Bazaar is a client-server revision control platform developed by a UK-based computer software company Canonical. GNU Bazaar stores settings for debug flags in CONF format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: GNU Bazaar on Wikipedia, GNU Bazaar on DBpedia, GNU Bazaar on Semantic Scholar
Gqrx SDR (Configuration file) by Alexandru Csete
Gqrx SDR is an open-source software-defined radio receiver developed by Alexandru Csete using the QT GUI and GNU Radio toolkit. The program's configuration file is stored in CONF file format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Gqrx SDR repository, Gqrx SDR on Google groups, Gqrx SDR on KALI
Grand Theft Auto (Configuration file) by Rockstar Games
Grand Theft Auto is a single-player action-adventure video game series from Rockstar Games. The game's configuration file is stored in CONF file format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Grand Theft Auto on Wikipedia, Grand Theft Auto on Google PlayStore, Grand Theft Auto on YouTube
HCL Domino (Configuration file) by HCL
HCL Domino is the server side of a collaborative client-server application development platform from HCL for building and launching applications. The program's configuration file is stored in CONF file format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: HCL Domino on Wikipedia, HCL Domino on YouTube, HCL Domino on IBM
hostapd (Configuration file) by Reyk Floeter
hostapd, which stands for host access point daemon, is a user space daemon software developed by Reyk Floeter for creating access points and authentication servers from normal network interface cards on OpenBSD. The program's main configuration file is stored inCONF file format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: hostapd on Wikipedia, hostapd on Google Books, hostapd repository
Icinga (Configuration file) by Icinga
Icinga is an open-source network and system monitoring tool developed by Icinga as a fork of Nagios. Icinga stores several configuration files, such as notification settings, user settings, service settings, etc, in CONF file format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Icinga on Wikipedia, Icinga repository, Icinga on YouTube
Indico (Configuration file) by Cern
Indico is a software for managing large meetings, workshops, and conferences developed by Cern. Indico's main configuration file is stored in CONF file format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Indico on researchgate, Indico on YouTube, Indico on inspirehep
iPackager (Configuration file) by Intellicus
iPackager is a utility software from Intellicus for packaging information from the Intellicus local file system and repository. iPackager's configuration file is stored in CONF format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: iPackager manual
Java Service Wrapper (Configuration file) by Tanuki Software
Java Service Wrapper is a utility program developed by Tanuki Software for running applications such as JVM as Windows service or UNIX daemon. The program's main configuration file is stored in CONF file format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Java Service Wrapper download, Java Service Wrapper on Apache, Java Service Wrapper on SAS
Koha (Configuration file) by Koha
Koha is an open-source library management software developed by Koha for schools and the public. Koha default configuration is stored using the CONF file extension. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Koha on Wikipedia, Koha on YouTube, Koha on EIFL
Laravel (Configuration file) by Taylor Otwell
Laravel is an open-source PHP web framework developed by Taylor Otwell for creating web applications. Some of the program's configuration files are stored in CONF file format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Laravel on Wikipedia, Laravel repository, Laravel on YouTube
LaunchMON (Configuration file) by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
LaunchMON is a software infrastructure from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory for deploying tool daemons into the right remote nodes using a high-performance computing tool. LaunchMON stores configuration files in CONF format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: LaunchMON repository, LaunchMON on VI-HPS, LaunchMON on OSTI
Linux (Configuration file) by Linus Torvalds
Linux is a family of Unix-like and open-source operating systems developed by Linus Torvalds. The program is based on the Linux kernel and uses the CONF file extension to store settings for configuring system processes and applications. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Linux on Wikipedia, Linux repository, Linux on YouTube
Logstash (Configuration file) by Elastic
Logstash is a light-weight, free, and open-source server-side data processing pipeline developed by Elastic for managing events, data, and logs from various sources. Logstash's pipeline configuration files, which define the program's processing pipeline, is stored in CONF format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Logstash on AWS, Logstash repository, Logstash on Wikimedia
MariaDB (Configuration file) by MariaDB Foundation
MariaDB is a fork of the MySQL relational database management system developed by MariaDB Foundation. The program is associated with configuration files stored in CONF format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: MariaDB on Wikipedia, MariaDB on YouTube, MariaDB on AWS
Master of Magic (Configuration file) by Slitherine
Master of Magic is a mix of role-playing and strategy game developed by Slitherine. The video game's configuration file is stored in CONF file extension format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Master of Magic on Wikipedia, Master of Magic on PCgamer, Master of Magic on mobygames
Minecraft (Configuration file) by Microsoft
Minecraft is a sandbox video game developed by a Stockholm-based video game company Mojang Studios, which is now owned by Microsoft. Some of the program's configuration settings are stored in CONF file format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Minecraft on YouTube, Minecraft on Wikipedia, Minecraft on Google Play Store
MITMf (Configuration file) by Marcello Salvati
MITMf is a Man-In-The-Middle framework written with Python by Marcello Salvati for Man-In-The-Middle and network attacks using multiple methods. MITMf configuration file, which contains settings for plugins and servers, is stored in CONF file format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: MITMf on nudesystems, MITMf on Medium, MITMf on YouTube
Multi Theft Auto (Configuration file) by MTA Team
Multi Theft Auto is a multi-player modification of Rockstar Games Grand Theft Auto video game series developed by MTA Team for Windows. Multi Theft Auto configuration file is stored in CONF file format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Multi Theft Auto repository, Multi Theft Auto on Wikipedia, Multi Theft Auto on YouTube
NetBackup (Configuration file) by Veritas
NetBackup is a backup and recovery suite developed by Veritas for enterprises. CONF file is associated with many NetBackup configuration files such as the volume manager and the program's main configuration file. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: NetBackup on YouTube, NetBackup on fujitsu, NetBackup on Amazon
NetBeans (Configuration file) by Apache
NetBeans is a free and open-source integrated development environment for Java developed by Apache for creating applications on Windows, Solaris, Linux, and Mac operating systems. NetBeans's main configuration file is stored in CONF format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: NetBeans on Wikipedia, NetBeans on Twitter, NetBeans on Oracle
NET_4.109.0 (Configuration file) by Sagemcom
NET_4.109.0 is a utility firmware from Sagemcom for configuring its routers. The program's backup settings file is stored in CONF format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: NET_4.109.0 on Medium, NET_4.109.0 on NIST, NET_4.109.0 on CVE Details
NF18ACV NC2 (Configuration file) by Casa Systems
NF18ACV NC2 is a utility software from Casa Systems for configuring NF18ACV NC2 Modem/Router devices. The software's backup settings file is stored in CONF format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: NF18ACV NC2 on Spintel, NF18ACV NC2 on Manuals, NF18ACV NC2 on Kenno's open note
Nginx (Configuration file) by F5
Nginx is an open-source reverse proxy server developed by F5 for facilitating modern web needs. Nginx can be used as a load balancer, HTTP cache, and mail proxy. The platform's configuration files are stored in CONF file extension format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Nginx on Wikipedia, Nginx repository, Nginx on YouTube
Odoo (Configuration file) by Odoo
Odoo is a suite of open-source business management application software developed by Odoo. The program includes apps for accounting, project management, CRM, inventory, e-commerce, etc. Odoo main configuration file is stored in CONF format This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Odoo on Wikipedia, Odoo on YouTube, Odoo repository
OpenBSD (Configuration file) by Theo de Raadt
OpenBSD is a BSD-based free and open-source Unix-like operating system developed, with a focus on security, by Theo de Raadt-led team. The operating system uses the CONF file format for storing several configuration files such as settings for users, printers, gateway, etc. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: OpenBSD on Wikipedia, OpenBSD repository, OpenBSD on Twitter
OpenShot (Configuration file) by OpenShot Studios
OpenShot is a free and open-source cross-platform video editor developed by OpenShot Studios. OpenShot is associated with configuration files stored in CONF format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: OpenShot on Wikipedia, OpenShot on YouTube, OpenShot repository
OpenVPN (Configuration file) by OpenVPN
OpenVPN is a virtual private network system from OpenVPN that creates secure connections in remote access facilities on both client and server applications. OpenVPN stores both the server and client configuration files in CONF format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: OpenVPN on Wikipedia, OpenVPN on Google Play Store, OpenVPN on Apple Store
OpenVZ (Configuration file) by Virtuozzo
OpenVZ is a container-based virtualization software developed by Virtuozzo for Linux. OpenVZ global configuration file, which contains the system-wide settings such as the global network settings and templates default location, is stored in CONF file format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: OpenVZ on Wikipedia, OpenVZ repository, OpenVZ on Visualizer
OpenWhisk (Configuration file) by Apache
OpenWhisk is an open-source serverless function as a service platform from Apache for remotely executing functions in response to events. OpenWhisk uses the CONF file extension format in storing some configuration files. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: OpenWhisk repository, OpenWhisk on techtarget, OpenWhisk on Alibaba Cloud
Oracle (Configuration file) by Oracle
Oracle is a database management system from Oracle for grid computing, organizing, storing, and retrieving data. Oracle stores several configuration files, such as the settings for HTTP Server and DAD, in CONF file format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Oracle on Wikipedia, Oracle on YouTube, Oracle on AWS
OSCam (Configuration file) by Edgewall Software
OSCam is a Conditional Access Module software from Edgewall Software. OSCam stores some configuration files in CONF format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: OSCam on snapcraft, OSCam repository, OSCam on alpinelinux
Patchwork (Configuration file) by Ozlabs
Patchwork is a free cloud-based patch tracking platform developed by Ozlabs for facilitating and managing contributions to an open-source project. The program is associated with configuration files stored in CONF format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Patchwork on Wikipedia, Patchwork repository, Patchwork documentation
PicketBox (Configuration file) by JBoss
PicketBox is a Java security framework developed by JBoss for creating authentication, audit, authorization, and mapping features in Java applications. PicketBox stores authentication configuration file in CONF format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: PicketBox on GitHub, PicketBox on Red Hat, PicketBox on mvnrepository
PostgreSQL (Configuration file) by PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL is an open-source relational database management system developed by PostgreSQL. The program's main configuration file is stored in CONF file extension format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: PostgreSQL on Wikipedia, PostgreSQL on YouTube, PostgreSQL on AWS
Project and Portfolio Management (Configuration file) by Micro Focus
Project and Portfolio Management is an enterprise management software from Micro Focus for managing projects and portfolios. The software's license configuration file is stored in CONF format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Project and Portfolio Management on YouTube, Project and Portfolio Management on airslate, Project and Portfolio Management on credly
Proxmox Virtual Environment (Configuration file) by Proxmox
Proxmox Virtual Environment is an open-source server management platform developed by Proxmox for enterprise-level virtualization management. Proxmox Virtual Environment configuration file is stored in CONF file format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Proxmox Virtual Environment on Wikipedia, Proxmox Virtual Environment on YouTube, Proxmox Virtual Environment on Researchgate
Puppet (Configuration file) by Puppet
Puppet is a software configuration management tool from Puppet for IT automation. The program's main configuration file, which contains all settings such as its commands and services, is stored in CONF format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Puppet on Wikipedia, Puppet on YouTube, Puppet repository
Qt (Configuration file) by Trolltech
Qt is a C++-based GUI toolkit developed by Trolltech for creating cross-platform software applications. Qt's main configuration file is saved in CONF file format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Qt on Wikipedia, Qt on techopedia, Qt on YouTube
Raspberry Pi OS (Configuration file) by Raspberry Pi
Raspberry Pi OS is a free and open-source Debian-based operating system developed by Raspberry Pi for its devices. CONF file is associated with many Raspberry Pi OS programs as a configuration file. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Raspberry Pi OS on Wikipedia, Raspberry Pi OS on YouTube, Raspberry Pi OS on Linux Hint
Rclone (Configuration file) by Nick Craig-Wood
Rclone is an open-source command line program developed by Nick Craig-Wood for migrating or managing cloud-based content. Rclone stores some configuration files, such as the credentials for accessing cloud storage, in CONF file extension format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Rclone on Wikipedia, Rclone repository, Rclone on USC
ReactiveMongo (Configuration file) by Stephane Godbillon
ReactiveMongo is an open-source Scala driver developed by Stephane Godbillon for performing asynchronous and non-blocking input and output operations. ReactiveMongo uses the e:CONF file extension format for storing several configuration files such as the database access settings file. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: ReactiveMongo repository, ReactiveMongo on baeldung, ReactiveMongo on bountysource
rEFInd (Configuration file) by Roderick W. Smith
rEFInd is a boot manager developed by Roderick W. Smith for EFI and UEFI-based devices. rEFInd main configuration settings are stored in CONF format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: rEFInd on Wikipedia, rEFInd on TeejeeTech, rEFInd download
Revit (Configuration file) by Autodesk
Revit is an architecture and building design software developed by Autodesk for sketching, modeling, annotating, planning, and document production of a building's life cycle. Revit uses the CONF file format for storing some configuration files. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Revit on Wikipedia, Revit on IMAGINiT, Revit on YouTube
RHEL (Configuration file) by Red Hat
RHEL, which stands for Red Hat Enterprise Linux, is a commercial open-source enterprise Linux operating system from Red Hat. The program's main configuration settings are stored in CONF format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: RHEL on Wikipedia, RHEL on Twitter, RHEL on Microsoft
Rocky Linux (Configuration file) by Rocky
Rocky Linux is an enterprise Linux distribution developed by Rocky. The operating system is associated with configuration files stored in CONF file extension format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Rocky Linux on Wikipedia, Rocky Linux on distrowatch, Rocky Linux on Google
RouterOS (Configuration file) by MikroTik
RouterOS is the operating system for MikroTik's RouterBOARD hardware. The program's configuration file is stored in CONF file format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: MikroTik RouterOS on monovm, RouterOS on YouTube, RouterOS manual
SCADAPack E Configurator (Configuration file) by Schneider
SCADAPack E Configurator is a Windows-based configuration tool developed by Schneider as the primary tool for configuring the company's Electric SCADAPack E RTUs. SCADAPack E Configurator configuration file is stored in CONF format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: SCADAPack E Configurator on YouTube, SCADAPack E Configurator manual, SCADAPack E Configurator on Manualzilla
SharePoint (Configuration file) by Microsoft
SharePoint is a cloud-based collaborative tool developed by Microsoft for managing and distributing documents, archives, files, reports, etc, among team members. When creating a website, SharePoint automatically generates a template file in CONF, which stores configuration parameters and the user values. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: SharePoint on Wikipedia, SharePoint on Google Play Store, SharePoint on sharegate
Skype (Configuration file) by Skype
Skype is a telecommunication software developed by Skype for video conferencing, voice calls, file sharing, and instant messaging. Skype stores user information, such as the login details, in an CONF file format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Skype on Wikipedia, Skype on Google Play Store, Skype on Apple Store
Splunk Enterprise (Configuration file) by Splunk
Splunk Enterprise is a data management software developed by Splunk for analyzing and visualizing information at the enterprise scale. The program's configuration information is stored in CONF file format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Splunk Enterprise on AWS, Splunk Enterprise on bluevoyant, Splunk Enterprise on YouTube
Steam (Configuration file) by Valve
Steam is an online-based video game distribution platform developed by Valve. It allows users to create, play and discuss games. Steam user configuration file is stored in CONF format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Steam on Wikipedia, Steam on YouTube, Steam on Engadget
The Palace (Configuration file) by Time Warner Interactive
The Palace is a computer program from Time Warner Interactive for accessing graphical chat rooms called palaces. The program stores server configuration information in a CONF file format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: The Place on Wikipedia, The Place on the psychology of cyberspace, The Place on theoutline
Ubuntu (Configuration file) by Canonical
Ubuntu is a free and open-source Linux-based operating system developed by Canonical for enterprise servers, desktops, and computers. Ubuntu configuration file, which controls the operations of a program, is stored in CONF file format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Ubuntu on Wikipedia, Ubuntu repository, Ubuntu on YouTube
URL Checker (Configuration file) by EmailVeritas
URL Checker is a free cybersecurity tool developed by EmailVeritas for detecting malicious URLs. URL Checker configuration file is stored in CONF file format. This file format is classified as Settings.
V-Ray (Configuration file) by Chaos
V-Ray is an architectural rendering software application developed by Chaos for visualizing and creating architectural imagery. V-Ray stores Human-Optimized Config Object Notation configuration file in CONF format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: V-Ray on Wikipedia, V-Ray on YouTube, V-Ray on globenewswire
Winbox (Configuration file) by MikroTik
Winbox is a utility tool developed by MikroTik for setting up and managing devices on the company's Router. The configuration files are stored in CONF file format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Winbox on YouTube, Winbox on Softonic, Winbox on snapcraft
Windscribe (Configuration file) by Windscribe
Windscribe is a commercial VPN developed by Windscribe for Windows, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Android. Windscribe also supports other platforms such as routers through custom configurations. The VPN stores the user settings and preferences in CONF file format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Windscribe on Wikipedia, Windscribe on Twitter, Windscribe on Apple Store
WireGuard (Configuration file) by Jason A Donenfeld
WireGuard is a free and open-source communication protocol software developed by Jason A Donenfeld. The program provides encrypted virtual private networks and stores the configuration files, which contain network parameters such as the listen port, private key, etc., in CONF format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: WireGuard on Wikipedia, WireGuard on Google Play Store, WireGuard on YouTube
wpa_supplicant (Configuration file) by Jouni Malinen
wpa_supplicant is a free WiFi Protected Access WPA client and IEEE 802.1X supplicant developed by Jouni Malinen for authenticating part of network management. The program's main configuration file is stored in CONF file format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: wpa_supplicant on Wikipedia, wpa_supplicant on raspberry pi-spy, wpa_supplicant on Gentoo
X. Org Server (Configuration file) by X. Org Foundation
X. Org Server is a free and open-source version of the X Windows System server developed by X. Org Foundation for GUI-enabled computers. X. Org Server's main configuration file is stored in CONF file format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: X.Org Server on Wikipedia, X.Org Server repository, X.Org Server on techopedia
Zoom (JSON file) by Zoom
Zoom is a cloud-based communication platform developed by Zoom for video and audio conferencing, webinars, and other forms of real-time online communications. Zoom stores information about recorded audio and video files in CONF format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Zoom on Google Play Store, Zoom on YouTube, Zoom on Apple Store
Zywall (Configuration file) by Zyxel
Zywall is a VPN Client Software from Zyxel for configuring the company's unified security gateway devices. Zywall configuration file is stored in CONF file format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Zywall on YouTube, Zywall manual, Zywall on B&H

CONF file format:

Every file has a defined file format, i.e. how the data is arranged in the file. A file format is determined by the file extension and signature, so JPEG images have the extension .jpg and the first bytes in the file are ÿØÿ. Nonetheless, different programs can utilize the same file extension to represent distinct file formats. Double-clicking on the file often results in an error when opening. So you need a detailed analysis of a file to find out the format and the associated program. Our analysis of the CONF files produces the following result:

CONF is a very widely used file extension. The file type is used by many programs, each with its own file format. However, the following two file formats are common:

15% of all CONF files are associated with DOSBox Configuration. These files are text files, so they contain words and text. The files are often between 260 bytes and 43 KB in size. The file type is very old but is also used today. Several words can almost always be found in the files, e.g. file, configuration and This. Some examples of file names are httpd.conf. These files can be linked to netbeans, dosbox, firebird, avrdude, oscam, postgresql, aliases, hostapd, wrapper and redis.
15% of all CONF files are based on the popular config file format. A configuration file is used by computer software to store settings. It consists of a text-based content with a structure and syntax comprising key–value pairs for properties, and sections that organize the properties. The content consists of readable text data, which can be read using a text editor. The file size is in the range of 260 bytes to 300 bytes. Certain words are almost always found in the files, such as Address, PrivateKey, [Interface], [Peer], PublicKey, AllowedIPs = 0.0.0 and DNS = 10.255.255.2. Windscribe-LasVegas-Casino.conf or Windscribe-LosAngeles-Eazy.conf is a typical file name. These files are often associated with windscribe, casino, atlanta, singapore and mountain.

The remaining 70% of all CONF files are different files with different signatures, the following 19 formats can be found: psitree router configuration, JSON, XML, UTF-8, update, ctrl, com, node, LogFile and MANGAB. Tagged as supplicant, export, live, config, configuration or local. If you want to find out which format your CONF file belongs to, just click on the button "Choose your .conf file to analyze".

Technical Data for CONF File Extension

File classification:

Settings

Related files:

config, sconf, default_parameter_sys, default_parameter_user, cryptx, cnf, json, cfg, con, bin, trace, txt, check, conv, wpa, ini, xml, keytab, so, zip, avhdx, log, rbf

Mime type:

text/plain, text/xml

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: txtfile
EXEFile: %SystemRoot%\system32\NOTEPAD.EXE %1

ProgramID: pnpconffile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\A Tech Group\Professional Notepad\notepad.exe %1

ProgramID: VMware.DHCPFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\VMware\VMware Workstation\vmware.exe %1

ProgramID: PFE32
EXEFile: notepad.exe

ProgramID: inifile
EXEFile: %SystemRoot%\System32\NOTEPAD.EXE

ProgramID: txtfile
EXEFile: %SystemRoot%\NOTEPAD.EXE

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a conf Configuration file is a special file format by Microsoft and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with CONF files

Associate the CONF file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open configuration files. Because only the current version supports the latest CONF file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Microsoft manufacturer website after an available Windows update.
To make sure that your CONF file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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