TFS File Extension

What is TFS file?

Full format name of files that use TFS extension is Turbo Profiler Statistical Information. Borland Software Corporation defined the Turbo Profiler Statistical Information format standard. Files with TFS extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. TFS file format, along with 6033 other file formats, belongs to the Misc Files category. The most popular software that supports TFS files is Turbo Profiler. Software named Turbo Profiler was created by Borland Software Corporation. In order to find more detailed information on the software and TFS files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support TFS file extension

The following listing features TFS-compatible programs. TFS files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with TFS extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening TFS files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with TFS extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with TFS files.

Step 1. Install Turbo Profiler software

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports TFS files installed on the system. To address this issue, go to the Turbo Profiler developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support TFS files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download Turbo Profiler installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Borland Software Corporation website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Update Turbo Profiler to the latest version

If the problems with opening TFS files still occur even after installing Turbo Profiler, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Turbo Profiler is available. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. If you have an older version of Turbo Profiler installed, it may not support TFS format. The latest version of Turbo Profiler should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign Turbo Profiler to TFS files

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate TFS files with latest version of Turbo Profiler you have installed on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Change the default application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the TFS file
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Turbo Profiler installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open TFS files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with TFS extension, select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select Turbo Profiler and click Change for all...
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with TFS extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Ensure that the TFS file is complete and free of errors

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper TFS file. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Check the TFS file for viruses or malware

If the TFS is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Scan the TFS file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the TFS file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Ensure the file with TFS extension is complete and error-free

If the TFS file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. It could happen the the download process of file with TFS extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Turbo Profiler Statistical Information file.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Turbo Profiler

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with TFS extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Turbo Profiler Statistical Information file. It may be the case that the TFS files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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