File Extension Database

Open CONFIG File

A CONFIG extension file is a configuration file used by various applications.

Said CONFIG file contains plain text parameters that define settings or preferences for building or executing a program.

The functions of a CONFIG file are similar to a SET file, that is, programs use it for their configurations, either by default or by user.

CONFIG files are created by software development programs, which often reference CONFIG files to configure the applications they develop.

A clear example of a CONFIG file is Microsoft's Web.CONFIG file, which can be edited with Visual Web Developer, a program included in Microsoft Visual Studio.

This CONFIG file contains XML configuration information that controls the operation of a website, from individual pages to an entire ASP.NET application.

Since CONFIG files are stored in plain text, they can be viewed and edited with a text editor such as Microsoft Notepad.

However, it is not recommended to edit a CONFIG file without first knowing its contents, as it can corrupt the file and cause its associated application to malfunction.

Linux kernel-based operating systems also often use CONFIG files, usually to configure servers, database applications, and so on.

Software for opening and working with a CONFIG file

Typical CONFIG application file locations:

"g:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 10.0\Common7\IDE\devenv.exe" /dde
c:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 9.0\Common7\IDE\devenv.exe /dde
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 9.0\Common7\IDE\devenv.exe" /dde
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 8\Common7\IDE\vsta.exe" /dde
c:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 9.0\Common7\IDE\vsta.exe /dde
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 9.0\Common7\IDE\vsta.exe" /dde

Typical CONFIG mime types:

application/xml

Frequently used application names to open CONFIG files:

Microsoft Visual Studio 10.0
Microsoft Visual Studio 9.0
Microsoft Visual Studio 8

Frequently associated Windows objects:

VisualStudio.config.10.0
VisualStudio.config.9.0
VSTA.config.8.0
VSTA.config.9.0

How Can I Open CONFIG File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open CONFIG file is to find a CONFIG file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a CONFIG 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 CONFIG 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 CONFIG file opener then try to search online for "CONFIG viewer", "application to open CONFIG file" or "open CONFIG file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open CONFIG file

How Can I Open CONFIG File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a CONFIG file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a CONFIG 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 CONFIG file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as CONFIG file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open CONFIG file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open CONFIG file then try to search for "CONFIG viewer", "application to open CONFIG file" or "read CONFIG file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read CONFIG file

How Can I Open CONFIG File on Android

If you downloaded a CONFIG 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 CONFIG 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 "CONFIG".
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 "CONFIG viewer", "CONFIG 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 CONFIG File on iPhone or iPad

To open CONFIG 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 CONFIG 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 "CONFIG". This way you can find apps which can open CONFIG 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 "CONFIG viewer" or "CONFIG file" online in your favorite search engine.

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