The table below provides some useful information about the .pid extension. It answers questions such as:
- What is the .pid file?
- What program do I need to open a .pid file?
- Where can I find the specifications for .pid?
- How can I convert .pid file to another format?
We hope you find this page helpful and a valuable resource.
Details of extension .pid
1 extension(s) and 0 alias(es) found in database.
Problems with .pid files?
First check your registry for hidden errors!
| Extension: | .pid |
|---|---|
| Type: | Unix Process ID Data |
| Category: | Other |
| Mime type: | text/plain |
| Description: | |
| PID file is a Unix Process ID Data. The file contains a single line of text, being the numeric process ID of the process that currently holds the lock, this allows an easy way to automate sending a signal to the process that holds the lock. | |
| [Detailed description not yet available] [Sample not yet available] | |
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| none | |
| Aliases: | |
| none | |
| Related extensions: | |
| none | |
Cannot open .pid files on your system?
When windows gives you an error message saying that it cannot open
.pid 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.
