EX file – What is it? How to open such file? Solutions to problems with EX files
Unknown file extension can be a source of various problems. However, identifying the causes of problems with EX files and addressing them isn’t necessary a complicated process. This article will describe 5 simple steps that will let you address problems with EX files.
- 1. EX File Extension
- 2. What is a(n) EX file?
- 3. How to open EX file?
- 3.1 Find and download then install appropriate software
- 3.2 Verify whether the EX file is not infected with malware
- 3.3 Verify whether the EX files is complete, that is, was it downloaded properly
- 3.4 Verify whether EX files are associated with proper software
- 3.5 Verify whether the storage medium on which the EX files is stored is not damaged or corrupted
- 4. Similar file extensions
EX File Extension
- File type Norton Ghost Template Format
- File developer Norton
- File category Settings Files
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What is a(n) EX file?
EX is a template file format used by Norton Ghost, a disk cloning and backup software from Symantec. The EX format is used to store backup task and process settings, including scheduling information, task description, and the list of files and folders that need to be backed up.
The EX format can be edited with any text editor like Notepad to modify existing backup settings, or to create new ones. To ensure compatibility between different versions of Norton Ghost, it is recommended that EX templates always be created using the same version that will run them.
How to open EX file?
Step 1. Find and download then install appropriate software
Typically in order to open .EX files it is sufficient to follow these simple steps: find, download, and install appropriate software. Then, by double-clicking on the file icon, open the file. System should automatically associate EX file with appropriate software. Below is the list of programs required to open files with EX extension:
Programs that support EX files
Step 2. Verify whether the EX file is not infected with malware
If given file with EX extension is not infected, it is possible that the antivirus software is blocking access to the file. User should take necessary precautions and follow the steps suggested by the system. After recovering or removing the infected file it is recommended to scan the entire system for viruses. Yo will have to acquire a new, clean version of EX file.
Hint!
Be advised that you can always consult an IT expert for help. Some problems with EX files can be hard to solve for less sophisticated users. Also, you can ask for help one of the developers of software that supports files with EX extension. In order to do so, go to software’s subpage and search for software’s developer website address
Step 3. Verify whether the EX files is complete, that is, was it downloaded properly
If the EX file has not been downloaded properly it is not possible for the software to open such file. Check the file size in the location from where you downloaded the file in question. If the size of the original file differs from the size of downloaded EX file, you will have to download the file again.
Step 4. Verify whether EX files are associated with proper software
If the system registry has no entry related to default program that should be used to open EX files, even though given program is installed on the system, then EX files must be associated with the application in question.
Associating files with applications is performed similarly regardless of the type of system and consists in selecting an application which should be used for opening given type of files. In order to associate EX files with given application, right-click the file icon and select form the context menu "Open with" option, which will display a list of suggested programs. Select your program from the list. If the application is not on the list, use the "Browse" button and point to the location of the application. Checking "Always use selected application to open this kind of files" option will set selected application as the default application for opening given files.
Step 5. Verify whether the storage medium on which the EX files is stored is not damaged or corrupted
It is possible that the storage medium on which the file is located is damaged or corrupted. Try scanning the storage medium for errors.
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