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How to open EX4 files on your device

If an error occurs when you try to open EX4 file on your device, you should do two things – install appropriate software and associate EX4 files with this software. If this does not solve the problem, then the cause may be different – you will find more details in this article.

  1. 1. EX4 File Extension
  2. 2. What is a(n) EX4 file?
  3. 3. How to open EX4 file?
    1. 3.1 Install a program that supports EX4 files
      1. 3.1.1 Programs that can open EX4 files
    2. 3.2 Associate given software with EX4 files
    3. 3.3 Check whether no other errors related to EX4 files occur
  4. 4. Similar file extensions

EX4 File Extension

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  • File type MetaTrader Program Format
  • File developer MetaQuotes
  • File category Executable Files
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What is a(n) EX4 file?

The EX4 extension is used exclusively by the MetaTrader program for automatic trading of assets on the online Forex, Futures and CFD market. The execution file can be compiled by MetaEditor and contains data on indicators and scripts saved in binary format.

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How to open EX4 file?

There can be various causes of problems that can arise when opening opening .EX4 files. Each problem requires a different approach, but most can be solved by following he instructions below.

Step 1. Install a program that supports EX4 files

In order to open EX4 file an appropriate program that supports this file format must be installed on the system. Below is the list of programs that support files with EX4 extension.

Programs that can open EX4 files

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Download installer for given application and launch it. After the installation has been completed, EX4 files should be opened with installed application by default next time you try to open this type of file.

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Not all listed applications will be capable of performing all operations on EX4 files. Some applications may only be capable of opening such file and viewing its contents while the purpose of others may be converting files to other file formats. Therefore you should check beforehand the capabilities of applications in relation to EX4 files.

Step 2. Associate given software with EX4 files

A situation can arise where user has an appropriate application supporting EX4 files installed on their system, but such application is not associated with this type of files. In order to associate given application with EX4 files user should open a file submenu by right-clicking the file icon and selecting "Open with" option. System will display a list of suggested programs that can be used to open EX4 files. Select appropriate option and check "Always use selected application to open this kind of files". System will save this information from now on use selected program to open EX4 files.

When the above-mentioned solutions fail, other options must be pursued. It is possible that the EX4 file in question is corrupted or damage. The most common causes of file damage are:

  1. File with EX4 extension is incomplete (for example, file has not been downloaded completely from the internet or not copied properly from source)
  2. File data is corrupted
  3. Damaged or corrupted storage medium on which the EX4 file is stored
  4. File icon does not represent the original file but is only a shortcut to the location where the EX4 file was saved and then deleted
  5. User account is not privileged to perform operations on EX4 files. In that case it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert

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