File Extension Library


.SYS-OLD File Extension

  • Developer by: Red Hat, Inc.
  • Category: Various data Files

What are .SYS-OLD files and how to open them?

Can't open .SYS-OLD 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 .SYS-OLD file.

What is a .SYS-OLD file extension?

.SYS-OLD file extension is created by Red Hat, Inc.. .SYS-OLD has been classified as Various data Files.

.SYS-OLD is Cygwin terminfo file

The sys-old file extension is associated with Cygwin, a linux-like environment for Windows.


How to open:

Due the variability and uncertainty of this file type group, there is no general information available, about how to open this various data file format. However most files with extension from this group are usually not meant to be opened or viewed directly. If there are associated applications or programs listed below the extension description, you can always try to check their website for additional informations on their forums or other type of customer support.For general information try to look at:Identifying unknown file formats

How to convert:

Due the variability and uncertainty of this file type group, there is no general information available, about how to convert this various data file format. However most files with extension from this group are usually not in formats, which can be converted. If there are associated applications or programs listed below the extension description, you can always try to check their website for additional informations on their forums or other type of customer support.

How to fix problems with .SYS-OLD files

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