What Is an INI File?
A file with the INIfile extensionis an initialization file for Windows or MS-DOS.
They areplain text filesthat contain configs that dictate how something elseusually a programshould operate.
Notepad viewing ccleaner.ini.
This particular file is stored as the nameccleaner.iniunder the program’s installation folder.
Just double-clicking it will automatically open it in the Notepad app in Windows.
Still Can’t Open It?
In this example, CCleaner defines the English language with the1033value.
More Information on INI Files
Some INI files may have a semicolon within the text.
These just indicate a comment to describe something to the user if they’re looking through the file.
Nothing following the comment is interpreted by the program that’s using it.
Key names and sections arenotcase-sensitive, at least in Windows.
The same effect is produced in an INI file that uses uppercase letters as one that has lowercase letters.
A common file calledboot.iniinWindows XPdetails the specific location of the Windows XP installation.
If problems occur with this file, seeHow to Repair or Replace Boot.ini in Windows XP.
Although it’s safe to deletedesktop.inifiles, Windows recreates them and applies default values to them.
Now, even though many programs still use the INI format,XMLserves the same purpose.
Some programs even stick with TXT.
ConvertSimple.com has an INI to XML converterif you want to make that conversion.
FAQ
you could use a text editor such as Notepad.
Also, chooseAll Filesfrom theSave as typedrop-down menu.
launch the Windows search bar and typeskyrim.inito locate the file path.
you could also navigate to your Skyrim folder and find the skyrim.ini file manually.
