IAF File Type
- The quick factsWhat are IAF files and how to open them
Are you having problems opening an IAF file or just wondering what they contain? We explain what these files are used for and show you software that we know can open or otherwise handle your files.
What is an IAF file?
IAF files have multiple uses, and Microsoft Outlook 97/2000 Email Account Settings is one of them.
Microsoft Outlook 97/2000 Email Account Settings
The IAF files that are used by Microsoft Outlook are used to export the Outlook settings from one computer to another. While newer versions of Outlook no longer create files in the IAF format, they can still import the IAF files in order to import user's Outlook settings.
How to open IAF files
We have identified one IAF opener that is compatible with this specific type of IAF file.
Programs that open Microsoft Outlook 97/2000 Email Account Settings files
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Last updated: May 31, 2022
All known file formats using extension .IAF
While Microsoft Outlook 97/2000 Email Account Settings is a popular type of IAF-file, we know of 2 different uses of the .IAF extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.
Windows Live Mail Contacts File
The .iaf file extension is also used by the Windows Live Mail Internet email service. These files contain the contacts database of a user's email account.
IAF opener for Windows
We have identified one IAF opener that is compatible with this specific type of IAF file.
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Various apps that use files with this extension
These apps are known to open certain types of IAF files. Remember, different programs may use IAF files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
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