CGI File Description

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CGI File Summary

Six known software programs (notably, Microsoft Notepad developed by Microsoft Corporation) are related to the CGI file extension. In addition, they are categorized under two distinct file types, but mainly identified as the Common Gateway Interface Script format. Generally, these files are considered Executable Files, but they can also be Developer Files.

File Extension CGI files have been identified on both desktop and mobile devices. They are fully or partially supported by Windows, Mac, and Linux. The CGI File Extension carries a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning that these files are scarcely found in most user's file stores.

If you would like to learn more about CGI files and the software that opens them, please see the additional detailed information below. Also, you can learn how to do some basic CGI file troubleshooting if you are having trouble opening these files.

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Types of CGI Files

  2 known file types use this extension

Chief CGI Description

.CGI
File ID:.cgi
File Type:Common Gateway Interface Script

A CGI file is a Common Gateway Interface (CGI) script that is executed by a web server to create dynamic pages. It is often stored in the "CGI-bin" folder within a website directory on a web server and can only be edited if they are not pre-compiled.

Developer: Unknown Developer
Function:Executable Files
Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.cgi

Software Programs That Open The Common Gateway Interface Script:


Microsoft Notepad by Microsoft Corporation

Windows
Mac
Linux

MacroMates TextMate by MacroMates

Mac

gVim by Open Source

Windows

Richardson EditRocket by Richardson Software

Windows
Mac
Linux

BBEdit by Bare Bones Software

Mac

More CGI Files

.CGI
File ID:.cgi
File Type:RAD Studio Configuration File

A CGI file may also be a file associated with the app development tool called RAD Studio. It contains configuration for RAD Studio.

Developer: Embarcadero Technologies
Function:Developer Files

Software Programs That Open RAD Studio Configuration File Files:


RAD Studio by Embarcadero Technologies

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
iOS
Android
Linux

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CGI File Popularity


Device Used

Desktop (84.34%)
Mobile (14.29%)
Tablet (1.37%)


CGI Troubleshooting


Common Problems Opening CGI Files

Missing Microsoft Notepad

Double-clicking your CGI file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open CGI File". Customarily, this means that Microsoft Notepad is not installed on %%os%%. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the CGI file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.


Tip: Another CGI-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.


Incorrect Microsoft Notepad Version

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Common Gateway Interface Script file that is unsupported by your installed application version. You will need to download a newer version of Microsoft Notepad if you don't have the right version. Your Common Gateway Interface Script file was probably created by a newer release of Microsoft Notepad than what's currently installed your computer.


Tip: If you right-click on your CGI file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.


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


Other Causes of CGI File Opening Problems

Errors opening Common Gateway Interface Script files can still occur even with the latest Microsoft Notepad software installed on your computer. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening CGIs. Additional factors include:

  • Invalid CGI file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
  • Corruption of the CGI file description inside the Registry
  • Partial installation of Microsoft Notepad that did not fully complete
  • Your CGI file is corrupted (issues with your Common Gateway Interface Script file itself)
  • Past or present virus infection has affected your CGI
  • Hardware associated with CGI has outdated drivers
  • Windows has inadequate resources to open your Common Gateway Interface Script file

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