Application Specific Files

Open INP File

INP files are used as input files by the Abaqus engineering simulation and analysis application. INP files are also created for game replays in MAME arcade emulator and is done through a proprietary MAME compressed format. INP is also the extension of Urdu InPage, a multilingual document publishing app.

Open INP File on Windows OS

Look for an INP file you need to open in Windows Explorer and double-click on it
If the file doesn’t open automatically and you see a “Windows can’t open a file” message then you should search for a program which can open INP file
If you have a program which can open INP file installed on your computer then launch that program and select “File” and then “Open” or similar options from its menu to open the INP file
If you don’t have the program installed then you need to try searching for “INP wiki”, “how to open INP file” in the search engine.
Once you find the application, install it on your computer
After the program is installed double-click on the INP file to open it

File extensions are used by Windows operating system to specify what kind of information is stored in the file. Every file in Windows OS needs to have file extension and file extensions are used by Windows to determine which application it should use to open the file. Every application installed on Windows OS places information about which extensions it could open into the Windows registry and Windows uses this information to determine which application it should launch when user double-clicks on the file. If application which can open INP file is not installed, then Windows will show ‘Windows can’t open INP file’ message and buttons to either select an application on the computer which can open the file or to search the web for the application which can open INP file.

Open INK File

INK files are often associated with Pocket PC handwritten notes that were created on a Pocket PC PDA. INK files are also created by the Mimio program that allows users to draw on a tablet screen with a digital pen and use it as a whiteboard. INK also used by Pantone standard files to store color information for a specific image file.

Open INK File on Windows OS

Look for an INK file you need to open in Windows Explorer and double-click on it
If the file doesn’t open automatically and you see a “Windows can’t open a file” message then you should search for a program which can open INK file
If you have a program which can open INK file installed on your computer then launch that program and select “File” and then “Open” or similar options from its menu to open the INK file
If you don’t have the program installed then you need to try searching for “INK wiki”, “how to open INK file” in the search engine.
Once you find the application, install it on your computer
After the program is installed double-click on the INK file to open it

File extensions are used by Windows operating system to specify what kind of information is stored in the file. Every file in Windows OS needs to have file extension and file extensions are used by Windows to determine which application it should use to open the file. Every application installed on Windows OS places information about which extensions it could open into the Windows registry and Windows uses this information to determine which application it should launch when user double-clicks on the file. If application which can open INK file is not installed, then Windows will show ‘Windows can’t open INK file’ message and buttons to either select an application on the computer which can open the file or to search the web for the application which can open INK file.

Open ID File

ID most probably refers to file extension ID.

There are several uses of file extension ID. These include:

Domino Server
Lotus Notes ID file
DVD or CD Disk Identification Files
AOL Instant Messenger Buddy identification file.

In case of DVD or CD Disk Identification File the information contained in a file with ID extension is just a textual information which could be used to identify specific disk in a library of disks. For example, if one application is distributed on multiple disks then each of the disks in the distribution package will have an ID file with information about disk number or another useful information identifying the disk.

If you think ID file was created by Domino Server or Lotus Notes make sure that you have one of these applications installed before opening the file. If you don’t have them then you probably won’t be able to open ID file since information contained there could be only interpreted by corresponding applications.

If ID file was created by AOL Instant Messenger and you think it is used as Buddy identification file then the easiest way to open it is to try renaming it by changing its extension to JPG or PNG. This could enable you to open it in image viewer application. Alternatively you can try open such ID file using any graphics editing application. Many such applications automatically determine what type of image you’re opening.

If you think that your file with ID is not created by any of the applications above then you can try opening it using applications typically used to view textual or binary files and see if you can infer some useful information from there.

For more information on how to open files which were created by unknown application please refer to our Knowledge Base.

Open ID File on Windows OS

Look for an ID file you need to open in Windows Explorer and double-click on it
If the file doesn’t open automatically and you see a “Windows can’t open a file” message then you should search for a program which can open ID file
If you have a program which can open ID file installed on your computer then launch that program and select “File” and then “Open” or similar options from its menu to open the ID file
If you don’t have the program installed then you need to try searching for “ID wiki”, “how to open ID file” in the search engine.
Once you find the application, install it on your computer
After the program is installed double-click on the ID file to open it

File extensions are used by Windows operating system to specify what kind of information is stored in the file. Every file in Windows OS needs to have file extension and file extensions are used by Windows to determine which application it should use to open the file. Every application installed on Windows OS places information about which extensions it could open into the Windows registry and Windows uses this information to determine which application it should launch when user double-clicks on the file. If application which can open ID file is not installed, then Windows will show ‘Windows can’t open ID file’ message and buttons to either select an application on the computer which can open the file or to search the web for the application which can open ID file.

Open HQX File

HQX files are encoded versions of BinHex files that are made for Mac computers. It contains data that has been taken from 8-bit and encoded and compressed in to a 7-bit text format. It is generally used for transmitting images and other files as binary so that nothing is lost in transit.

Open HQX File on Windows OS

Look for an HQX file you need to open in Windows Explorer and double-click on it
If the file doesn’t open automatically and you see a “Windows can’t open a file” message then you should search for a program which can open HQX file
If you have a program which can open HQX file installed on your computer then launch that program and select “File” and then “Open” or similar options from its menu to open the HQX file
If you don’t have the program installed then you need to try searching for “HQX wiki”, “how to open HQX file” in the search engine.
Once you find the application, install it on your computer
After the program is installed double-click on the HQX file to open it

File extensions are used by Windows operating system to specify what kind of information is stored in the file. Every file in Windows OS needs to have file extension and file extensions are used by Windows to determine which application it should use to open the file. Every application installed on Windows OS places information about which extensions it could open into the Windows registry and Windows uses this information to determine which application it should launch when user double-clicks on the file. If application which can open HQX file is not installed, then Windows will show ‘Windows can’t open HQX file’ message and buttons to either select an application on the computer which can open the file or to search the web for the application which can open HQX file.

Open GNO File

GNO files are created by the GenoPro free genealogy creation software. These files contain genealogical data for the project and that includes family trees, dates and other relevant information. The application is used to create and share family trees, recording family history and analyze ancestries.

Open GNO File on Windows OS

Look for an GNO file you need to open in Windows Explorer and double-click on it
If the file doesn’t open automatically and you see a “Windows can’t open a file” message then you should search for a program which can open GNO file
If you have a program which can open GNO file installed on your computer then launch that program and select “File” and then “Open” or similar options from its menu to open the GNO file
If you don’t have the program installed then you need to try searching for “GNO wiki”, “how to open GNO file” in the search engine.
Once you find the application, install it on your computer
After the program is installed double-click on the GNO file to open it

File extensions are used by Windows operating system to specify what kind of information is stored in the file. Every file in Windows OS needs to have file extension and file extensions are used by Windows to determine which application it should use to open the file. Every application installed on Windows OS places information about which extensions it could open into the Windows registry and Windows uses this information to determine which application it should launch when user double-clicks on the file. If application which can open GNO file is not installed, then Windows will show ‘Windows can’t open GNO file’ message and buttons to either select an application on the computer which can open the file or to search the web for the application which can open GNO file.

Open GHO File

GHO files are back up files created by Norton\”s Ghost application. These files are used to restore a system after it has crashed. These files contain a snapshot of the hard drive at the time of creation and saves the data exactly as it was on the hard drive.

Open GHO File on Windows OS

Look for an GHO file you need to open in Windows Explorer and double-click on it
If the file doesn’t open automatically and you see a “Windows can’t open a file” message then you should search for a program which can open GHO file
If you have a program which can open GHO file installed on your computer then launch that program and select “File” and then “Open” or similar options from its menu to open the GHO file
If you don’t have the program installed then you need to try searching for “GHO wiki”, “how to open GHO file” in the search engine.
Once you find the application, install it on your computer
After the program is installed double-click on the GHO file to open it

File extensions are used by Windows operating system to specify what kind of information is stored in the file. Every file in Windows OS needs to have file extension and file extensions are used by Windows to determine which application it should use to open the file. Every application installed on Windows OS places information about which extensions it could open into the Windows registry and Windows uses this information to determine which application it should launch when user double-clicks on the file. If application which can open GHO file is not installed, then Windows will show ‘Windows can’t open GHO file’ message and buttons to either select an application on the computer which can open the file or to search the web for the application which can open GHO file.

Open GED File

GED files usually store family tree and genealogy history. These are standard genealogy files that utilize the GEDCOM standard in order to store information in plain ASCII that can later be retrieved by any compliant application. GEDCOM is an abbreviation for \”GEnealogical Data COMmunication\”

Open GED File on Windows OS

Look for an GED file you need to open in Windows Explorer and double-click on it
If the file doesn’t open automatically and you see a “Windows can’t open a file” message then you should search for a program which can open GED file
If you have a program which can open GED file installed on your computer then launch that program and select “File” and then “Open” or similar options from its menu to open the GED file
If you don’t have the program installed then you need to try searching for “GED wiki”, “how to open GED file” in the search engine.
Once you find the application, install it on your computer
After the program is installed double-click on the GED file to open it

File extensions are used by Windows operating system to specify what kind of information is stored in the file. Every file in Windows OS needs to have file extension and file extensions are used by Windows to determine which application it should use to open the file. Every application installed on Windows OS places information about which extensions it could open into the Windows registry and Windows uses this information to determine which application it should launch when user double-clicks on the file. If application which can open GED file is not installed, then Windows will show ‘Windows can’t open GED file’ message and buttons to either select an application on the computer which can open the file or to search the web for the application which can open GED file.

Open FTW File

FTW files are usually made by the Family Tree Maker Genealogy application. It is a program developed to allow you to make your own family tree and share the same with others, presumably your extended family members. These files also contain user settings and additional information.

Open FTW File on Windows OS

Look for an FTW file you need to open in Windows Explorer and double-click on it
If the file doesn’t open automatically and you see a “Windows can’t open a file” message then you should search for a program which can open FTW file
If you have a program which can open FTW file installed on your computer then launch that program and select “File” and then “Open” or similar options from its menu to open the FTW file
If you don’t have the program installed then you need to try searching for “FTW wiki”, “how to open FTW file” in the search engine.
Once you find the application, install it on your computer
After the program is installed double-click on the FTW file to open it

File extensions are used by Windows operating system to specify what kind of information is stored in the file. Every file in Windows OS needs to have file extension and file extensions are used by Windows to determine which application it should use to open the file. Every application installed on Windows OS places information about which extensions it could open into the Windows registry and Windows uses this information to determine which application it should launch when user double-clicks on the file. If application which can open FTW file is not installed, then Windows will show ‘Windows can’t open FTW file’ message and buttons to either select an application on the computer which can open the file or to search the web for the application which can open FTW file.

Open FBC File

FBC is the compressed form of FTM — a DOS-based family tree maker. FBC files were created just in case the FTM file went missing or got corrupted. To use the file, the user had to choose the option \”Restore from backup\” within the application. Windows versions earlier than 16 can open FBC files.

Open FBC File on Windows OS

Look for an FBC file you need to open in Windows Explorer and double-click on it
If the file doesn’t open automatically and you see a “Windows can’t open a file” message then you should search for a program which can open FBC file
If you have a program which can open FBC file installed on your computer then launch that program and select “File” and then “Open” or similar options from its menu to open the FBC file
If you don’t have the program installed then you need to try searching for “FBC wiki”, “how to open FBC file” in the search engine.
Once you find the application, install it on your computer
After the program is installed double-click on the FBC file to open it

File extensions are used by Windows operating system to specify what kind of information is stored in the file. Every file in Windows OS needs to have file extension and file extensions are used by Windows to determine which application it should use to open the file. Every application installed on Windows OS places information about which extensions it could open into the Windows registry and Windows uses this information to determine which application it should launch when user double-clicks on the file. If application which can open FBC file is not installed, then Windows will show ‘Windows can’t open FBC file’ message and buttons to either select an application on the computer which can open the file or to search the web for the application which can open FBC file.

Open FBK File

FBK is usually associated with Microsoft\”s Dynamic NAV and is used as a backup file format. It is corresponding to the data in the main FDB database file. It may also be associated with the Family Tree Maker application for Windows there too it is a back up file format for the main FTW fil.

Open FBK File on Windows OS

Look for an FBK file you need to open in Windows Explorer and double-click on it
If the file doesn’t open automatically and you see a “Windows can’t open a file” message then you should search for a program which can open FBK file
If you have a program which can open FBK file installed on your computer then launch that program and select “File” and then “Open” or similar options from its menu to open the FBK file
If you don’t have the program installed then you need to try searching for “FBK wiki”, “how to open FBK file” in the search engine.
Once you find the application, install it on your computer
After the program is installed double-click on the FBK file to open it

File extensions are used by Windows operating system to specify what kind of information is stored in the file. Every file in Windows OS needs to have file extension and file extensions are used by Windows to determine which application it should use to open the file. Every application installed on Windows OS places information about which extensions it could open into the Windows registry and Windows uses this information to determine which application it should launch when user double-clicks on the file. If application which can open FBK file is not installed, then Windows will show ‘Windows can’t open FBK file’ message and buttons to either select an application on the computer which can open the file or to search the web for the application which can open FBK file.