You are not alone. This file extension has puzzled millions of users over the last two decades. However, before we dive into the "how," we must address a critical warning.
If you absolutely need to open it to read installation instructions for legacy software you already own a license for, use Notepad in a disconnected虚拟机 (virtual machine).
Contrary to popular belief, an .nfo file is (like a DVD cover). It stands for "Info" (Information) file. In the early days of Bulletin Board Systems (BBS) and the Warez scene, crackers used .NFO files to provide:
Opening an .nfo file in a text editor or NFO viewer is ; it is just text. However, be cautious:
If you open the file in Notepad, the "art" (logos and borders) will likely look like a mess of random characters. Dedicated viewers use specific fonts (like ) and encodings to display the ASCII art correctly. How to open a .nfo file
If you don't want to install anything:
To directly answer your query:
