.PID File Extension
2 file types use the .pid file extension.
Process ID File
| Developer | N/A |
| Popularity |
3.8 | 34 Votes |
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.
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An example use of a PID file is to log process IDs of a daemon that starts and stops periodically.
Programs that open or reference PID files
Mac
Included with OS
Other text editor
Linux
Free
Other text editor
Creative Driver File
| Developer | Creative |
| Popularity |
3.3 | 11 Votes |
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.
Programs that open or reference PID files
Windows
Used by Creative hardware devices