Types of INSTALL Files

Primary INSTALL File Association

.INSTALL

File Format:	.install
File Type:	Likely a Text File

Created by:	Unknown Developer
File Category:	Uncommon Files
Registry Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.install

Software Programs That Open The Likely a Text File:

Likely a Text File by Unknown Developer

Windows

Unknown Apple II File by found on Golden Orchard Apple II CD Rom

Windows

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Troubleshooting Problems Opening INSTALL Files

Common Problems Opening INSTALL Files

Unknown Apple II File is Not Installed

When you double-click your INSTALL file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Unknown Apple II File for %%os%% installed on your computer. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.

Tip: If you know of another program that can open your INSTALL file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.

Wrong Version of Unknown Apple II File is Installed

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Likely a Text File file that is unsupported by your installed application version. If you do not have the proper version Unknown Apple II File (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.

Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of INSTALL file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).

Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening INSTALL files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.

Other Causes of INSTALL File Opening Problems

Although you might already have Unknown Apple II File or another INSTALL-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Likely a Text File files. If you are still having problems opening INSTALL files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• Invalid INSTALL file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
• Accidental deletion of the description of the INSTALL file in the Windows registry
• Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the INSTALL format
• Your INSTALL file is corrupted (issues with your Likely a Text File file itself)
• Your INSTALL is infected with malware
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your INSTALL file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the Likely a Text File format