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3 steps to open file with IDX extension

Usually solving problems with IDX file is simple – just install proper software and open the file. Read the guide and open IDX file now!

  1. 1. IDX File Extension
  2. 2. What is a(n) IDX file?
  3. 3. How to open IDX file?
    1. 3.1 Install a program that supports IDX files
    2. 3.2 Find and download proper software
      1. 3.2.1 Programs that support files with IDX extension
    3. 3.3 Check the IDX file for errors
  4. 4. Similar file extensions

IDX File Extension

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  • File type Index Format
  • File developer N/A
  • File category Misc Files
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What is a(n) IDX file?

A system file with the extension .IDX is used to index the contents of the hard disk or its individual components, such as databases or file directories, to improve the search and sorting process.

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How to open IDX file?

There could be multiple reasons for which the system does not support given file. In the case of IDX extension, it is probable that none of the installed programs support given file type. Therefore, user should undertake the following steps

Step 1: Install a program that supports IDX files

If an application that supports IDX files is installed on user’s system, but is not used to open such files by default, right-click on the file icon and choose "Open with" option from the menu. Next, select the proper application and check the "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files" box. The system will store this information in its registry and use the selected program to open files with IDX extension by default.

Hint for Mac OS users

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For Mac OS users the procedure is analogous – open the file menu by right-clicking on the IDX file and choose "Information" option and select "Open with program" option. From the submenu select an application and click on "Change all" button.

Step 2: Find and download proper software

Inability to open IDX files may also be related to the lack of any application that supports given file being installed on the system. Should that be the case, user needs to download and install one of the following applications. Once installed, the system will automatically associate newly installed application with IDX files. If this step fails, see step 1.

Programs that support files with IDX extension

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MAC OS programs
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Step 3: Check the IDX file for errors

Sometimes, although relatively rarely, steps 1 and 2 might not lead to expected results. There can be several reasons for such situation to occur:

  • IDX file has been downloaded from the internet but for some reason it is incomplete. In such case the file should be re-downloaded and opened again.
  • Structure of given IDX file could be corrupted and as such the program is not able to open the file
  • Storage medium on which the file was stored is damaged
  • It is important to ascertain that the icon representing given file is not a shortcut a related IDX file no longer present in the location to which the shortcut points
  • If the user account has restricted access privileges it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert

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