File Extension Library


.CONF File Extension

  • Category: Settings Files
  • Format: Text

What are .CONF files and how to open them?

Can't open .CONF file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .CONF file.

What is a .CONF file extension?

.CONF file extension has been classified as Settings Files. The format of .CONF file is Text

.CONF is Unix Configuration File

A CONF file is a configuration or "config" file used on Unix and Linux based systems. It stores settings used to configure system processes and applications. CONF files are similar to .CFG files found on Windows and Macintosh systems.

Most users will not come across a CONF file unless they are looking to modify specific settings. If you need to open a CONF file, you can use TextMate in macOS or GNU Emacs in Linux.

Some examples of configuration files include rc.conf for the system startup, syslog.conf for system logging, smb.conf for the Samba server, and httpd.conf for the Apache Web server.

Common CONF Filenames

httpd.conf - The Apache HTTP Server configuration file containing "directives" that configure what features are enabled for the Web server. It is often located in the /etc/httpd/ directory on Unix-based systems.

List of all softwares that can open the Unix Configuration File
Mac
MacroMates TextMate
Linux
GNU Emacs
Pico
File Type 2 Generic Configuration File
Category: Settings Files Format: Text

Plain text configuration file used by various programs; may contain software parameters, user preferences, and other settings; typically is sectioned and marked up with application-specific keywords and values.

An example of a program that uses CONF files is Subversion, a version control system used by software developers.

NOTE: CONF files are similar to .CONFIG files.

List of all softwares that can open the Generic Configuration File
Windows
File Viewer Plus
Microsoft Notepad
Microsoft WordPad
gVim
Kingsoft Writer
Mac
Apple TextEdit
MacroMates TextMate
Bare Bones TextWrangler
Linux
GNU Emacs
gedit

How to fix problems with .CONF files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .CONF files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .CONF file format
  2. You need to check the .CONF file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)