The table below provides some useful information about the .nfo extension. It answers questions such as:
- What is the .nfo file?
- What program do I need to open a .nfo file?
- Where can I find the specifications for .nfo?
- How can I convert .nfo file to another format?
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Details of extension .nfo
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2 extension(s) and 0 alias(es) found in database.
| Extension: | .nfo |
|---|---|
| Type: | NFO File |
| Category: | Document |
| Mime type: | text/plain |
| Description: | |
| NFO is a scene release information file. This file usually contains some ASCII art and information related to the package. | |
| [Detailed description] [Sample not yet available] | |
| Open with: | Damn NFO Viewer |
| Program name: | none |
| Related links: | |
| ASCII Art |
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| Aliases: | |
| none | |
| Related extensions: | |
| ans, bbs, diz, faq, fb2, mbp, me, prc, tcr, tk3, txt | |
| Extension: | .nfo |
|---|---|
| Type: | Microsoft System Information |
| Category: | Document |
| Mime type: | application/octet-stream |
| Description: | |
| NFO file contains some information about operating system (MS Windows). This is a binary file that can be viewed only through the System Information utility (msinfo32.exe). | |
| [Detailed description] [Sample not yet available] | |
| Open with: | MSInfo32 |
| Program name: | msinfo32.exe |
| Related links: | |
| none | |
| Aliases: | |
| none | |
| Related extensions: | |
| none | |
Cannot open .nfo files on your system?
When windows gives you an error message saying that it cannot open
.nfo files, this means either:
- You need to identify a program that can open the file or
- Your registry may be damaged.
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In both cases it is strongly recommended that you run a
free scan for registry errors.

