File Types and Extensions

Welcome to WhatsAFile.com a File Types and Extensions resource. We are dedicated to helping you "the end user" with your various file extension woes and issues.

With over 30,000 known file extensions it's virtually impossible for any human to know them all. WhatsAFile is a question and answer based extension database that's user powered. You ask.. we answer. once resolved the information is posted to the world wide web to help other people with the same errors. We are kind of like the Fixya of files.

Most Requested

Here are our most requested file extension. Maybe what you need is here. If not try searching using the form on the bottom right. .dat files, .dmg file, zip files, .rar file, .MSI executable file, .exe file type, .flv files, .cab, .doc, .docx word files, .xlsx files, .xls excel filetype, csv files, .bak type files, .ppt files, .wav files, .dll file, .wps filetype

New Questions/Answers

• .prf details : This is a Windows System File a .other file. Have a question about Windows System File, or other .prf files? Ask WhatsAFile.com and get an answer in 12hrs or less for free.
• .f files are widely used and a compressed file. Need some information about .f files? Ask WhatsAFile.com and get an answer in 12hrs or less for free. Weve helped hundred of people and would love to help you just ask.
• A .band file extension is a GarageBand Project File file which is a type of audio file. Have a question about a specific band file? Ask WhatsAFile.com and get an answer in 12hrs or less for free.
• .mm7 are Might and Magic 7 Saved Game files and in the game spectrum. If you need more help with mm7 files? Ask us with the button below and get an answer within 12hrs
• Information on .pcap, This file is a Packet Capture Datadata. This like other data files require special software. Need some information about .pcap files? Ask WhatsAFile.com and get an answer in 12hrs or less for free.

XP File Extensions

If you want to know how to open a file, then you need to know the extension. Windows hides that from you by default. Let's unhide it really quick so you can know what type of file it is you are working on.

• Double Click the My Computer icon on your desktop.
• Choose Tools then Folder Options from the menu.
• Click the view tab.
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Vista File Extensions

Showing the file extension in Windows Vista is pretty easy too :) Windows likes to hide the file extensions so that they don't confuse basic users. Showing the known file types also allows users to change the filetype and therefore the application associated with the file. Lets go ahead and change it know.

• Click "Start" button, then Settings, and then Control Panel
• Click "Folder Options"
• Click the tab from the choices at the top.
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