.FLG File Extension

FLG files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Puppy Linux Partition Flag File

These files are accessed by the system and are not to open manually. Common FLG Filenames. pupdesk.flg specifies the startup partition when Linux starts using the PUPMODE=5 parameter. Open over 400 fo...

General Information

Title FLG File Extension
Extension .flg
Full Form Puppy Linux Partition Flag File
File Type Configuration File
Developer Puppy Linux Community
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Indicate active partition
Additional Functions Boot configuration
Features Simple text

File Characteristics

Quality Plain text
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

System Configuration Yes
Boot Management Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Minimal
Best Practices Verify file source

Historical/Version Information

Introduced With Puppy Linux
Significant Changes Varies with distribution

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .cfg, .conf

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Puppy Linux Free Linux
Text Editors Free, Paid Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 2: IsoPuzzle Flag File

FLG files contain a list of good sectors in a .ISO file. This file type relates to IsoPuzzle, a program recovering data from damaged CDs or DVDs. IsoPuzzle does not support audio CDs, VCDs, or SVCDs. ...

General Information

Title FLG File Extension
Extension .flg
Full Form IsoPuzzle Flag File
File Type Data File
Developer MarvinTec
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Track progress
Additional Functions Mark bad sectors
Features Data recovery, CD/DVD backup

File Characteristics

Quality Binary data
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable No

Use Cases

Disk Imaging Yes
Data Recovery Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular backups

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Known Update N/A

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .iso, .bin, .cue

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
IsoPuzzle Free Windows

Type 3: HP System Recovery Flags File

The FLG file extension is used in HP System Recovery software to restore drivers, programs or the hard drive. System Recovery comes pre-installed on HP computers with Windows. The .FLG files contain f...

General Information

Title FLG File Extension
Extension .flg
Full Form System Recovery Flags File
File Type Configuration File
Developer Hewlett-Packard
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Indicate status
Additional Functions Control recovery process
Features Text-based, Flag setting

File Characteristics

Quality Not applicable
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes, with caution

Use Cases

System Recovery Yes
Troubleshooting Yes
HP Systems Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Do not edit manually

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Varies with PC model
Latest Version Depends on software version

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .cfg, .ini, .txt

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
HP Recovery Manager Pre-installed Windows