I cannot open a 4GE file. What should I do? Help!
Virtually anyone has encountered some problems with opening unknown files while working on a computer. It can be very frustrating. Yet such problems, not only with 4GE files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening 4GE will be resolved!
4GE File Extension
- File type IBM Informix 4GL Compiled Source Code
- File developer IBM
- File category Developer Files
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How to open 4GE file?
If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with 4GE extension, it is highly probable that no program that supports given files is installed on the users’ system. Below is a list of actions user should pursue in order to resolve most common problems.
Step 1. Download and install application that supports 4GE files
After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open 4GE files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:
Programs that support 4GE files
Step 2. Verify whether 4GE files are associated with appropriate software
It is possible that an application that supports 4GE files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with 4GE files (right-click on the file icon → Properties → General Tab → In submenu "Open with" and click on "Change" button. System will display a list of suggested programs that support 4GE files. Choose the application by checking the box "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files". System will store this information in its registry and use it to open 4GE files with the selected program.
Changing 4GE file association in registry
File association for 4GE files can be edited manually by editing appropriate entry in Windows System Registry. However, it is discouraged as it may introduce errors to registry if not done properly and may even damage the system.
Step 3. Check 4GE file for other errors
- 4GE file was not copied properly from storage medium.
- Antivirus application prevents opening 4GE files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected 4GE file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
- For 4GE files downloaded from the internet it is advised to check if the file has been downloaded completely and is not corrupted. If not, the file should be re-downloaded.
Similar file extensions
- File extension File name
- .4GL Informix 4GL Language Source Code
