1. You are viewing our forum as a guest. For full access please Register. WindowsBBS.com is completely free, paid for by advertisers and donations.

[Windows can't open .cgi file?]

Discussion in 'Windows 7' started by cjohns44, 2013/01/03.

  1. 2013/01/03
    cjohns44

    cjohns44 Inactive Thread Starter

    Joined:
    2013/01/03
    Messages:
    1
    Likes Received:
    0
    I recieve a statement with a cgi extension and when I try to open it I get; Windows cannot open, you do not have the necessary program to open it. Is it necessary to buy a program to open it or is there an inexpensive way to do it otherwise? :confused:
     
    cjohns44,
    #1
  2. 2013/01/04
    BOBBO

    BOBBO Geek Member

    Joined:
    2002/01/07
    Messages:
    1,892
    Likes Received:
    19
    Welcome to the BBS! :)

    You're not supposed to be able to open .cgi files. I suggest you do a Google search for ".cgi" (without the quotes). The first few entries there contain some information explaining why, and they may be of help to your perhaps finding a workaround.

    Maybe someone else here will provide some useful ideas, too.

    Good luck.
     
    BOBBO,
    #2


  3. to hide this advert.

  4. 2013/01/04
    SpywareDr

    SpywareDr SuperGeek WindowsBBS Team Member

    Joined:
    2005/12/31
    Messages:
    3,752
    Likes Received:
    338
    SpywareDr,
    #3
  5. 2013/01/04
    Arie

    Arie Administrator Administrator Staff

    Joined:
    2001/12/27
    Messages:
    15,174
    Likes Received:
    412
    What is this statement, and how did you receive it?
     
    Arie,
    #4
  6. 2013/01/06
    TonyT

    TonyT SuperGeek Staff

    Joined:
    2002/01/18
    Messages:
    9,068
    Likes Received:
    396
    A .cgi file, an actual file, is a CGI script. Safely open/edit it in Notepad.
     
    TonyT,
    #5

Share This Page

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Accept Learn More...