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By simply looking at the filename, we can determine what type of information is stored to that and what applications can open these files.

These file extensions are also beneficial for us. Most operating systems (Windows) require the use of file extensions, but others do not (Unix). This helps the computer to organize its functions and work much faster. Operating systems will not look into the content of the files to be opened, but instead, it will immediately locate the file extension of the file and locate for associated application that can open PAC files.

If there is no application on your computer which can open PAC files you need to search on the internet which application can open PAC files.įile extensions help computers locate correct application for specific files.

This will either open it with matching application or Windows operating system will suggest you to look for an application for file extension PAC either on web or on local computer.

To see if you have an application which supports PAC file format you need to double click on the file.

Here is some information which will get you started. PAC file extension is used by operating systems to recognize files with content of type PAC. I don't believe that there is a simple method of evaluate the file exactly the way a browser would (by executing the Javascript function FindProxyForURL()) so your best bet is to open the file in a text editor and look for the configuration details manually.To open PAC file you need to find an application which works with that kind of file. PAC files contain a JavaScript function "FindProxyForURL" which returns a string with one or more access method specifications.