File Extension Database

Open BOOT File

The BOOT extension and format file is a file used by InstallShield, a program that creates installers for the Windows operating system.

This BOOT file contains the configuration of an installation and is stored in a plain text format.

BOOT files are commonly used with the name setup.boot. They are also usually found with the corresponding setup.exe and setup.ini files.

Open a BOOT file

As it is an auxiliary file, created and edited in plain text, the BOOT file could be opened using any text editor, however, these settings are not recommended to be opened and modified manually.

Therefore, to run the BOOT file, if you have a text editor installed, just right-click on it, and select the text editing software to open the file.

Software to open a BOOT file

There are a lot of plain text editors for Windows, the following is just a short list:

How Can I Open BOOT File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open BOOT file is to find a BOOT file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a BOOT file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open BOOT file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as BOOT file opener then try to search online for "BOOT viewer", "application to open BOOT file" or "open BOOT file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open BOOT file

How Can I Open BOOT File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a BOOT file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a BOOT file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with BOOT file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as BOOT file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open BOOT file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open BOOT file then try to search for "BOOT viewer", "application to open BOOT file" or "read BOOT file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read BOOT file

How Can I Open BOOT File on Android

If you downloaded a BOOT file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded BOOT file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "BOOT".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "BOOT viewer", "BOOT file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open BOOT File on iPhone or iPad

To open BOOT File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the BOOT file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "BOOT". This way you can find apps which can open BOOT files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "BOOT viewer" or "BOOT file" online in your favorite search engine.

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