File Extension Database

Open INSTALLSTATE File

INSTALLSTATE files are temporary files that are created by programs to temporarily store information, for example, allocating extra memory for their tasks, as a swap service for data jobs larger than the address space of the architecture, or as a primitive form of communication between processes.

Temporary file extensions are used by operating systems or software applications to store temporary data to be erased later, however, sometimes due to various circumstances, such as electrical failures at the time of writing the file or due to a program error, they are not erased and they are useless taking up space.

This type of file falls into the category of Developer Files and is in XML format.

INSTALLSTATE files can also contain version information, as well as any custom information entered during the process of any software installation that uses installutil.exe.

For example, you can specify in the installation dialog box a server address of any database and the credentials to be used with your software and the address can be stored in an INSTALLSTATE file, so they can be retrieved during uninstallation.

They are still temporary files, in this case, however the saved data may be useful when uninstalling the software.

INSTALLSTATE files are not intended to be opened manually, let alone edited, however, below is a list of supported operating systems that contain INSTALLSTATE files

Windows
Linux
MAC

How Can I Open INSTALLSTATE File on Windows

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

How Can I Open INSTALLSTATE File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open INSTALLSTATE File on Android

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

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