When you open an .nfo file which is stored in a folder that contains spaces in the name, an error may occur mentioning that the NFO file could be corrupt. For example, you may be able to open the file directly from C:\ but if you place the file in D:\My Logs, you’ll get the following error:
System Information cannot open this NFO file. It might be corrupted or an unrecognized version.
Although I don’t understand why the System Information Tool does not resolve long file name parameter, here is a workaround that ought to help.
1. Click Start, Run and type regedit.exe
2. Navigate to the following location:
3. Double-click (default) and change the existing data from:
to
4. Exit the Registry Editor.
System Information (.nfo) files should now open correctly.
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