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PID File - What is a .pid file and how do I open it?
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What is a PID file? Generic process log, data, or configuration file used on Unix-based systems; typically stores one or more process IDs, which uniquely identify a process in the operating system.
More Information An example use of a PID file is to log process IDs of a daemon that starts and stops periodically.
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.PID File Extension
2 file types use the .pid file extension.
Process ID File
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What is a PID file?
Generic process log, data, or configuration file used on Unix-based systems; typically stores one or more process IDs, which uniquely identify a process in the operating system.
More Information
An example use of a PID file is to log process IDs of a daemon that starts and stops periodically.
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Apple TextEdit
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Category: Misc Files
Updated: April 28, 2011
Creative Driver File
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Hardware driver file such as PdtIdMgr.pid , installed by Creative software; typically installed in the \Program Files\Creative\Shared Files\ directory along with other driver files; enables communication with Creative hardware devices, such as sound cards or portable media players like the Creative Zen.
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Used by Creative hardware devices
Category: System Files
Updated: April 3, 2007