The table below provides some useful information about the .ins extension. It answers questions such as:
- What is the .ins file?
- What program do I need to open a .ins file?
- Where can I find the specifications for .ins?
- How can I convert .ins file to another format?
We hope you find this page helpful and a valuable resource.
Details of extension .ins
3 extension(s) and 0 alias(es) found in database.
Problems with .ins files?
First check your registry for hidden errors!
| Extension: | .ins |
|---|---|
| Type: | Microsoft Windows Internet Settings File |
| Category: | Configuration |
| Mime type: | application/x-internet-signup |
| Description: | |
| INS file is a Microsoft Windows Internet Settings File. The INS file is the mechanism that Internet Explorer Administration Kit 7 (IEAK 7) uses to configure computers for broadband or dial-up Internet access. At the end of Internet sign-up, the Internet service provider (ISP) sign-up server creates an .ins file that contains the specified Internet settings and returns the file to the computer. The Internet sign-up option is not available for the Windows Vista operating system. | |
| [Detailed description] [Sample not yet available] | |
| Open with: | Microsoft Windows |
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| Related links: | |
| none | |
| Aliases: | |
| none | |
| Related extensions: | |
| cfg, ini | |
| Extension: | .ins |
|---|---|
| Type: | Cakewalk Sonar Instrument Definition |
| Category: | Audio |
| Mime type: | application/octet-stream |
| Description: | |
| INS file is a Cakewalk Sonar Instrument Definition. Cakewalk Sonar is a computer program made by Cakewalk for recording, editing, mixing, mastering and outputting music and other audio. | |
| [Detailed description not yet available] [Sample not yet available] | |
| Open with: | Cakewalk Sonar |
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| none | |
| Aliases: | |
| none | |
| Related extensions: | |
| bun, cwb, cwp, exs, wov | |
| Extension: | .ins |
|---|---|
| Type: | Microsoft SMS Instructions |
| Category: | Data |
| Mime type: | application/octet-stream |
| Description: | |
| INS file is a Microsoft Systems Management Server Instructions File. Microsoft's Systems Management Server is a comprehensive set of tools designed to aid system administrators in managing large scale deployments of Windows. SMS features an integrated centralized management scheme with support for heterogenious client environments. | |
| [Detailed description not yet available] [Sample not yet available] | |
| Open with: | Microsoft Systems Management Server |
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| none | |
| Aliases: | |
| none | |
| Related extensions: | |
| lkp, ofr, pck, pkg | |
Cannot open .ins files on your system?
When windows gives you an error message saying that it cannot open
.ins files, this means either:
- You need to identify a program that can open the file or
- Your registry may be damaged.
RECOMMENDED:
In both cases it is strongly recommended that you
run a free scan for registry errors.
