The table below provides some useful information about the .so extension. It answers questions such as:
- What is the .so file?
- What program do I need to open a .so file?
- Where can I find the specifications for .so?
- How can I convert .so file to another format?
We hope you find this page helpful and a valuable resource.
Details of extension .so
1 extension(s) and 0 alias(es) found in database.
Problems with .so files?
First check your registry for hidden errors!
| Extension: | .so |
|---|---|
| Type: | Unix Shared Library |
| Category: | Development |
| Mime type: | application/octet-stream |
| Description: | |
| SO file is an Unix Shared Library (Shared Object). A shared library is a library of functions or classes (for C/C++ programmers) that are compiled, linked, and stored separately from the clients (applications) that use them. The UNIX equivalent of a DLL file in Windows is a Shared Library (SO) file. | |
| [Detailed description not yet available] [Sample not yet available] | |
| Open with: | GNU Binutils |
| Program name: | |
| Related links: | |
| Library on Wikipedia |
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| Aliases: | |
| none | |
| Related extensions: | |
| a, c, com, d, exe, i, i, idl, ko, o | |
Recommended software for .so files
Cannot open .so files on your system?
When windows gives you an error message saying that it cannot open
.so 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.
