File Extension Library


.PIF File Extension

  • Category: Executable Files

What are .PIF files and how to open them?

Can't open .PIF 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 .PIF file.

What is a .PIF file extension?

.PIF file extension has been classified as Executable Files.

.PIF is Program Information File

A PIF file contains information used to define how an MS-DOS-based program should run. It can also serve as a shortcut to an executable file, much like a .LNK file, and is commonly created when the user makes a a shortcut to a DOS program or modifies the properties of the program. PIF files contain various information such as the path for the .EXE file, how much memory to use, font size, screen colors, and the size of the program's window.

Microsoft Windows analyzes PIF files with the ShellExecute function and can run them as executable programs. Therefore, do not open a PIF file sent as an e-mail attachment, as it can be used to transmit viruses or other harmful scripts.

List of all softwares that can open the Program Information File
Windows
Microsoft Windows

How to fix problems with .PIF files

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