Kinds of NFO Files

Primary NFO File Association

.NFO

File Name:	.nfo
Group:	System Information File

An NFO file extension is a file which contains information about system and hardware installed in the computer that related to the Microsoft System Information application contained within the Microsoft Windows operating system. The Microsoft system information software used for collecting system information and for detecting problems. The System Information program file is called Msinfo32.exe.

Created by:	Microsoft Corporation
Function:	System Files
Folder:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.nfo

Software Programs That Open The System Information File:

Microsoft System Information by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Other NFO Descriptions

.NFO

File Name:	.nfo
Group:	Warez Information File

This NFO file extension is a plain text file that includes information about a pirated software Warez which related to plain ASCII text information files. This file extension may also be known as readme files, that is usually found in various downloads on the internet. These NFO files contain additional information about the download and its source.

Created by:	The Document Foundation
Function:	Text Files

Software Programs That Open Warez Information File Files:

LibreOffice by The Document Foundation

Compatible with:

Windows

	Mac
	iOS

Linux

Microsoft Notepad by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Linux

Corel WordPerfect X8 by Corel

Compatible with:

Windows

Notepad++ by Don Ho

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Linux

MacroMates TextMate by MacroMates

Compatible with:

Mac

Microsoft Word by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Microsoft WordPad by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

Apple TextEdit by Apple

Compatible with:

Mac

CodeLobster by Peak Technologies

Compatible with:

Windows

AbiWord by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Linux

Notepad2 by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

Geany by Geany Authors

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Linux

Solaris

	FreeBSD
	NetBSD
	OpenBSD

OpenOffice Writer by Apache Software Foundation

Compatible with:

Windows

Linux

Solaris

OS X El Capitan

Boxer by Boxer Software

Compatible with:

Windows

ConTEXT by ConTEXT Project

Compatible with:

Windows

NoteTab by Fookes Software

Compatible with:

Windows

Write! by HamsterCoders

Compatible with:

Windows

NFOPad by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

CubicDesign Compact NFO Viewer by cubic design

Compatible with:

Windows

NFO Viewer by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Linux

.NFO

File Name:	.nfo
Group:	Age Of Empires Player File

This NFO file extension is a File created by Age of Empires real-time strategy game from Ancient times which developed by Microsoft games.In this game, players switch units and construct empires that comprise the player name and campaign progress.This NFO file extension saves the player profile and in-game progress.

Created by:	Microsoft Corporation
Function:	Game Files

Software Programs That Open Age Of Empires Player File Files:

Microsoft Age of Empires by Ensemble Studios

Compatible with:

	Windows
	Windows Phone

	Mac
	iOS

Android

PlayStation 2

Nintendo DS

N-Gage

OS X El Capitan

.NFO

File Name:	.nfo
Group:	Folio Views Infobase File

This NFO file extension is a file related to the database file format that was used by Folio views application which is developed by the Folio Corporation. This software program is used for viewing help documentation which comprises indexes, articles and other documentation that is used to produce searchable documentation for program installations and customer support.

Created by:	Folio Corporation
Function:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open Folio Views Infobase File Files:

The FIEN Group Rocket Folio Views by Folio Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

Optional Offer for FileViewPro by Solvusoft | EULA | Privacy Policy | Terms | Uninstall

Understanding NFO Issues

Typical NFO Opening Challenges

Microsoft System Information is Not Installed

Double-clicking your NFO file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open NFO File". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because Microsoft System Information isn't installed on your PC. Your operating system cannot associate your NFO with Microsoft System Information, so double-clicking the file won't work.

Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your NFO, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").

Incorrect Microsoft System Information Version

It is possible that your version of Microsoft System Information isn't able to open your System Information File file due to incompatibility. If you do not have the proper version Microsoft System Information (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 predominately due to having a System Information File file version that was created by a newer version of Microsoft System Information than what you have installed on your PC.

Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the NFO file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.

Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening NFO files are due to having the wrong version of Microsoft System Information installed.

More Causes of Problems Opening NFOs

Assuming you have the right Microsoft System Information version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening NFO files. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening NFOs. Other contributing causes:

• Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for NFO
• Unintentional removal of the description of the NFO file inside the Windows Registry
• Invalid installation of a NFO-associated program (eg. Microsoft System Information)
• NFO file corruption
• Your NFO is infected with malware
• Hardware associated with NFO has outdated drivers
• Insufficient system resources to successfully open System Information File files