INI File

Category: Settings Files

What is an INI file?

An INI (Initialize) file stores parameters useful in initializing program settings on the Windows platform. It is in plain text but not for manual editing. It contained various sections, each of which had a name and value parameter that stored settings and preferences of the software. It was used by an old version of Windows, and is no longer in use and hence considered obsolete.

How to Open INI Files

File Viewer Plus

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Notepad

Microsoft WordPad

Parallels Desktop for Mac

How to Make INI Files

Below are some software programs that can open INI files. Download one to open your file now.