What's the SIF File?

Reporter:   |   Amended: December 05, 2018

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SIF File Summary

File Extension SIF has two unique file types (with the primary being the Windows Setup Information File format) and is mostly associated with Microsoft Notepad (Microsoft Corporation) and ten other software programs. SIF files are traditionally categorized as Settings Files.

File Extension SIF files have been identified on both desktop and mobile devices. They are fully or partially supported by Windows, Mac, and Linux. The Popularity Rating for SIF files is "Low", which means these files are not ordinarily found on an everyday user's device.

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

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Kinds of SIF Files

  2 known file types use this extension

Dominant SIF File Type

.SIF
Formatting:.sif
File Type:Windows Setup Information File

A SIF file is a configuration file that contains setup information for Windows NT and XP and contains parameters cited during the Windows operating system installation process.The information includes the target path, user data, OEM status, display resolution, network settings, and others.

Organization: Microsoft Corporation
Function:Settings Files
Entry: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.sif

Software Programs That Open The Windows Setup Information File:


Microsoft Notepad by Microsoft Corporation

Windows
Mac
Linux

Notepad++ by Don Ho

Windows
Mac
Linux

Microsoft WordPad by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Sublime Text by Sublime HQ Pty Ltd

Windows
Mac
Linux

Atom by GitHub, Inc.

Windows
Mac
Linux

Notepad2 by Open Source

Windows

Geany by Geany Authors

Windows
Mac
Linux
Solaris
FreeBSD
NetBSD
OpenBSD

NoteTab by Fookes Software

Windows

Windows NT by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Windows XP by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

More SIF Files

.SIF
Formatting:.sif
File Type:Synfig Studio Project

A SIF file is a project file created by the 2D animation program Synfig. SIF files are one of three file formats used by Synfig contains an animation which includes a canvas populated with shapes, brush or pencil strokes, text, and position, angle, etc.

Organization: Open Source
Function:Settings Files

Software Programs That Open Synfig Studio Project Files:


Synfig Studio by Open Source

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Mac
Linux

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SIF File Popularity


OS Hierarchy

7 (45.73%)
10 (44.56%)
8.1 (5.41%)
XP (2.79%)
8 (0.97%)

OS Ranking

Windows (82.33%)
Android (11.56%)
iOS (3.43%)
Macintosh (1.71%)
Linux (0.60%)


Troubleshoot SIF Files


Troubles Opening SIF Files

Microsoft Notepad Not Present

If you attempt to load your SIF file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open SIF Files". Usually, this is because you do not have Microsoft Notepad for %%os%% installed. Your operating system cannot associate your SIF with Microsoft Notepad, so double-clicking the file won't work.


Tip: If you have another software that you know opens SIF files, you can select it by hitting the "Show Apps" button.


Obsolete Version of Microsoft Notepad

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Windows Setup Information File file that is unsupported by your installed application version. Download the latest Microsoft Notepad version from the Microsoft Corporation website to ensure you have the correct one installed. Your Windows Setup Information File file was probably created by a newer release of Microsoft Notepad than what's currently installed your computer.


Tip: Investigate your SIF file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.


Conclusion: The majority of SIF file opening issues are due to not having the correct Microsoft Notepad version installed.


More Causes of Problems Opening SIFs

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Microsoft Notepad will resolve your issue. If you are still having problems opening SIF files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. Issues that aren't software-related:

  • Invalid SIF file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
  • Accidental deletion of the description of the SIF file in the Windows registry
  • Defective install of a SIF program, such as Microsoft Notepad
  • The SIF itself is corrupted
  • Past or present virus infection has affected your SIF
  • Device drivers of the hardware associated with your SIF file are corrupt or out-of-date
  • Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the Windows Setup Information File format

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