I cannot open a EXP 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 EXP files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening EXP will be resolved!
EXP File Extension
- File type Symbols Export Format
- File developer N/A
- File category Developer Files
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File popularity rating
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What is a(n) EXP file?
The EXP extension is a format popular among programmers that is designed to provide one program with data about another. His information is saved using a symbol table. EXP files are used by many debuggers and IDEs.
How to open EXP file?
If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with EXP 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 EXP files
After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open EXP files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:
Programs that support EXP files
Step 2. Verify whether EXP files are associated with appropriate software
It is possible that an application that supports EXP files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with EXP 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 EXP 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 EXP files with the selected program.
Changing EXP file association in registry
File association for EXP 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 EXP file for other errors
- EXP file was not copied properly from storage medium.
- Antivirus application prevents opening EXP files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected EXP file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
- For EXP 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.
