Misc Files

Developed by Microsoft, its Outlook software, an email client and personal information manager use the OST extension. These files can store a plethora of different kinds of data types, but most commonly contain a copy of mailbox information of the user’s Microsoft Exchange, Outlook, or Office 365 accounts. It can also store tasks calendar data, […]

Developed by Microsoft, the MSI files, also known as Microsoft Installer Package format, is a program installation package that allows for the smooth addition of software on the Windows platform. It contains all the requisite information that the installer will need to set up a program or to remove it from the user’s device. A […]

Developed by BitTorrent, the TORRENT format is a file that allows users to download content uploaded by some other user. The software is a peer-to-peer (P2P) utility tool that will enable users to download the necessary files. The TORRENT extension does not hold the content that the user wants to download, but only the metadata, […]

An encrypted file type, several software companies, use the KEY format to aide them in registering the legal copies of their programs. These files are in plain text but are usually proprietary, which means that only the specific tool it belongs to will be able to access it. It helps the creators in verifying and […]

The ICS file extension refers to a calendar file that several calendar programs and email software employ as a part of their default package. The format stores information, such as title, summary, and other details about events that allow programs to share them on the web and email. The files are in plain text format […]