I cannot open a ALG 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 ALG files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening ALG will be resolved!
ALG File Extension
- File type ER Mapper Algorithm
- File developer ERDAS, Inc.
- File category GIS Files
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How to open ALG file?
If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with ALG 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 ALG files
After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open ALG files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:
Programs that support ALG files
Step 2. Verify whether ALG files are associated with appropriate software
It is possible that an application that supports ALG files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with ALG 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 ALG 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 ALG files with the selected program.
Changing ALG file association in registry
File association for ALG 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 ALG file for other errors
- ALG file was not copied properly from storage medium.
- Antivirus application prevents opening ALG files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected ALG file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
- For ALG 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.
