I cannot open a LAB 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 LAB files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening LAB will be resolved!
LAB File Extension
- File type WordPerfect Label Definition Format
- File developer Corel
- File category Layout Files
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What is a(n) LAB file?
The page template file with the extension .LAB is characteristic of Corel WordPerfect used for printing and creating labels. The file stores data about the size and layout of the page and the placement of labels on it creating a label template, usually Avery labels.
How to open LAB file?
If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with LAB 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 LAB files
After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open LAB files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:
Programs that support LAB files
Step 2. Verify whether LAB files are associated with appropriate software
It is possible that an application that supports LAB files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with LAB 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 LAB 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 LAB files with the selected program.
Changing LAB file association in registry
File association for LAB 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 LAB file for other errors
- LAB file was not copied properly from storage medium.
- Antivirus application prevents opening LAB files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected LAB file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
- For LAB 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.
