ELF Types

Leading ELF Type

.ELF

File Format:	.elf
Group:	Nintendo Wii Game File

An executable file used by Nintendo Wii, a video game released in November 2006 by Nintendo. The file can be transferred to a computer and opened using Dolphin Emulator.

Author:	Nintendo
Division:	Executable Files
Location:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.elf

Software Programs That Open The Nintendo Wii Game File:

Dolphin (emulator) by Dolphin Emulator Project

Windows

Mac

Linux

Alternative ELF Types

.ELF

File Format:	.elf
Group:	Executable And Linkable Format File

The system file saves executable programs, shared libraries and memory dumps in Executable and Linkable Format (ELF), earlier known as "Extensible Linking Format;"

Author:	Unknown Developer
Division:	System Files

Software Programs That Open Executable And Linkable Format File Files:

objdump by Unknown Developer

Compatible with:

Linux

.ELF

File Format:	.elf
Group:	PlayStation Executable File

A game file used by PlayStation and PSP (PlayStation Portable) gaming systems. It has the video game disc contents including game data, shared libraries, object code, and other data.

Author:	Sony
Division:	Game Files

Software Programs That Open PlayStation Executable File Files:

PCSX2 by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

Linux

objdump by Unknown Developer

Compatible with:

Linux

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Troubleshooting Problems Opening ELF Files

Frequent ELF Opening Issues

Dolphin (emulator) Disappeared

When you double-click your ELF file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". If so, it typically means that you don't have Dolphin (emulator) installed for %%os%%. You won't be able to double-click to open your ELF because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.

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

Wrong Version of Dolphin (emulator) is Installed

Your Nintendo Wii Game File file is incompatible with Dolphin (emulator) because you might have the wrong version installed. If you do not have the proper version Dolphin (emulator) (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. The primary cause of this problem is that your Nintendo Wii Game File file was created by a different (newer) version of Dolphin (emulator) than what's installed.

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

Summary: Not having the right Dolphin (emulator) version on your computer can cause problems opening ELF files.

Other ELF File Opening Causes

Errors opening Nintendo Wii Game File files can still occur even with the latest Dolphin (emulator) software installed on your computer. Other ELF opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. Additional factors include:

• Windows Registry ELF file paths that are incorrect
• Corruption of the ELF file description inside the Registry
• Invalid installation of a ELF-associated program (eg. Dolphin (emulator))
• Your ELF file is corrupted (issues with your Nintendo Wii Game File file itself)
• The ELF is infected with a virus
• Drivers associated with ELF software need to be updated
• Windows has inadequate resources to open your Nintendo Wii Game File file