What's the PROPERTIES File?

Researcher:   |   Amended: November 26, 2018

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PROPERTIES File Summary

Most PROPERTIES files can be viewed with five known software applications, typically Microsoft Notepad developed by Microsoft Corporation. It's main file type association is the Minecraft Properties File format, but also includes one other rarely-seen file types. These files can be categorized as Game Files or Settings Files. In the majority of cases, these files will be Game Files.

We have found PROPERTIES files on the Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. They are both mobile and desktop device friendly. PROPERTIES files have a "Low" Popularity Rating; this means that they are not present on most devices.

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

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Sorts of PROPERTIES Files

  2 known file types use this extension

Main PROPERTIES Affiliation

.PROPERTIES
Formatting:.properties
File Type:Minecraft Properties File

The Minecraft game uses this type of settings file. It acts as storage for the game configuration information and is saved as a plain text. PROPERTY files help to configure the Minecraft game info.

Author: Mojang
Class:Game Files
Registry Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.properties

Software Programs That Open The Minecraft Properties File:


Microsoft Notepad by Microsoft Corporation

Windows
Mac
Linux

Minecraft by Mojang

Windows
Mac
iOS
Android
Linux
Playstation 3 System Software

Apple TextEdit by Apple

Mac

Additional PROPERTIES Files

.PROPERTIES
Formatting:.properties
File Type:Java Properties File

Java applications use this type of extension file. It's composed of units of key-value pairs and can be executed by JVM (Java Virtual Machine). The file stores a number of application properties and settings that can be used later.

Author: Sun Microsystems
Class:Settings Files

Software Programs That Open Java Properties File Files:


Microsoft Notepad by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux

gVim by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

Eclipse IDE for Java Developers by The Eclipse Foundation

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux

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PROPERTIES File Popularity


Browser Rankings

Chrome (58.80%)
Firefox (11.05%)
Internet Explorer (9.04%)
Edge (8.46%)
Safari (3.87%)


PROPERTIES File Complications


Common PROPERTIES Opening Problems

Microsoft Notepad Isn't There

You encounter an error message such as "%%os%% Can't Open PROPERTIES Files" when trying to open your PROPERTIES. When this happens, it is commonly due to Microsoft Notepad missing in %%os%%. Your operating system cannot associate your PROPERTIES with Microsoft Notepad, so double-clicking the file won't work.


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


Wrong Version of Microsoft Notepad is Installed

Your Minecraft Properties File file is incompatible with Microsoft Notepad because you might have the wrong version installed. Visit the Microsoft Corporation website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Microsoft Notepad. Most of the time your Minecraft Properties File file was created by a newer Microsoft Notepad than what you have installed.


Tip: Find clues on the correct software version by right-clicking your PROPERTIES file and clicking "Properties".


Summary: Not having the right Microsoft Notepad version on your computer can cause problems opening PROPERTIES files.


Additional PROPERTIES Opening Issues

Although you might already have Microsoft Notepad or another PROPERTIES-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Minecraft Properties File files. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening PROPERTIES files. Additional factors include:

  • PROPERTIES file references in the Windows Registry are broken
  • The PROPERTIES file description within the Windows Registry was removed
  • Corrupt install of Microsoft Notepad or other PROPERTIES-related program
  • File corruption affecting your PROPERTIES file
  • Past or present virus infection has affected your PROPERTIES
  • Hardware related to PROPERTIESs has device driver corruption
  • Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the Minecraft Properties File file

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