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The File Extension Library

What is a file extension?

Short answer: it's the set of letters after the period (.) in the name of a file.

Long answer: File extensions signify the file format of a file. It tells the operating system (OS) how data was stored in the file. Not all OS, require a file extension though. For instance, this is optional in Unix, but is mandatory with MS-DOS and Windows systems.

In most file formats the file type is actually defined by the contents (first bytes, file structure), but extensions are used to define the application that is used for opening the file.

Below is a detailed database of thousands of file extensions our team has compiled for you. Feel free to browse!


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INS - Extension Details
Date Added: March 01, 2009
File Extension:  .INS
Description 1: .INS file extension is linked with Microsoft IIS Internet Communication Settings. It is the file extension that is utilized by Microsoft IIS. IIS stands for Internet Information Services which serves as a powerful web server that provides very reliable, scalable and manageable web application infrastructure for all Windows Server 2003 versions. .INS file extension and Microsoft IIS are owned and developed by Microsoft Corp.
Description 2: .INS file extension is linked with NetWare Installation File. This is the file extension for the installation file utilized by Novell NetWare a network OS [operating system] developed by Novell Inc. It initially utilized cooperative multitasking to be able to run various services on a computer, and its network protocols were based on archetypal Xerox XNS stack.
Description 3: .INS file extension is linked with AdLib Instrument File. This is the FMsynthesis instruments for AdLib sound cards. This file extension is also associated with Awave Studio a multipurpose audio/sound tool which reads audiocarrying file formats from various platforms, trackers, synthesizers, mobile phones and others. Awave Studio is owned and developed by FMJSoftware.
Description 4: .INS file extension is linked with REAKTOR Instrument File. This is the file extension for the instrument files utilized by REAKTOR an extremely powerful and versatile audio application made for musicians, sound engineers, producers and even newbie users. It uses openengine architecture which allows users to build their own individual instruments.
Description 5: .INS file extension is linked with Sample Cell II Instrument Definition File. It contains an instrument definition and its references to external audio files. .INS files are utilized by both Windows and Mac platforms, but they are not compatible with each other. .INS file does not contain the actual sound data.
Description 6: .INS file extension is linked with WordPerfect File. This is the file extension utilized by WordPerfect an essential office suite for home or professional use. It helps create greatlooking spreadsheets, documents, presentations and manage emails. Users can open, edit and save Microsoft Office documents using WordPerfect. WordPerfect is owned and developed by Corel Corporation.
Description 7: .INS file extension is linked with Internet Naming Service File. This file locates the names of computers and their IP addresses that are hooked on the Internet. It is frequently referred to as "name resolution. .INS file translates IP addresses into names that can be stored by Windows Internet Naming Service. This file should not be manually opened. .INS file extension and Windows Internet Naming Service are owned and developed by Microsoft Corp.
Description 8: .INS file extension is linked with Systems Management Server [SMS] Advertising Instruction File. This is the file extension for the advertising instruction file utilized by SMS is a comprehensive change and configuration management solution designed for the Microsoft platform. SMS allows organizations to provide relevant programs/software and updates to users from both Microsoft and nonMicrosoft vendors in a fast and costeffective way.
Description 9: .INS file extension is linked with InstallShield script file. InstallShield is the leading standard for installing Windows Installer and InstallScript. This application offers software developers of various sizes produce high quality installations for Windows platforms [this applies to Vista as well] and allows them to configure web services, mobile devices and database servers. .INS file extension and InstallShield are owned and developed by Acresso Software Inc.
Description 10: .INS file extension is linked with PUT Compressed File Archive. This is probably an old file extension which was utilized by MicroFox Put and Get it is a compression application developed by MicroFox and marketed as shareware. The MicroFox Company develops DOS, Window 3, Windows 95 and Windows NTbased software products.
Description 11: .INS file extension is linked with Ensoniq EPS Family Instrument File. This is the audio format utilized by Ensoniq sound cards and synthesizers for storing instrument samples. .INS file extension is also associated with Awave Studio by FMJSoftware a multipurpose audio/sound tool which reads audiocarrying file formats from various platforms, trackers, synthesizers, mobile phones and others.
File Type:   Audio & Music File
Mode: Binary
Program(s) to Open:  Windows: Chicken Systems Sampler Tools, Ensoniq OTTO Sound Card; Mac: Chicken Systems Sampler Tools
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