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Files with the .STARTUPINFO file extension are E-Prime StartupInfo Files. E-Prime is a psychology experiment software suite. StartupInfo files load name/value pairs into experiments. The files use an XML format. The files provide text and data context while running experiments. STARTUPINFO files belong in the experiment file directory to load properly. The recommended software is E-Prime Tools to open and manage .STARTUPINFO files. Other programs also support the STARTUPINFO file extension across platforms. Support varies across mobile devices.
To open a .STARTUPINFO file:
Windows – Right click file, Open With, Choose default program. Check box to always open .STARTUPINFO in selected app.
Mac – Right click file, Open With, Other. Select program and check Always Open box.
There are also free online .STARTUPINFO file tools to view, edit, convert, merge, and compare without installing software. These can help solve issues with STARTUPINFO files. The main solution is to install a compatible program then open the file.
Similar file types are experiment parameters in XML formats from psychology software.
The Windows Registry associates .STARTUPINFO files with correct software. Opening unknown file types can require finding the right program. Many files have simple text to view in any text editor.
Windows OS