- File Extension PROPERTIES
- Dateiendung PROPERTIES
- Extension De Fichier PROPERTIES
- Estensione PROPERTIES
- Extensión De Archivo PROPERTIES
- Extensão Do Arquivo PROPERTIES
- PROPERTIES拡張子
- Расширение файла PROPERTIES
- Rozszerzenie Pliku PROPERTIES
- Bestandsextensie PROPERTIES
- PROPERTIES Filformat
- Filendelsen PROPERTIES
- Fil PROPERTIES
I cannot open a PROPERTIES 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 PROPERTIES files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening PROPERTIES will be resolved!
- 1. PROPERTIES File Extension
- 2. What is a(n) PROPERTIES file?
- 3. How to open PROPERTIES file?
- 3.1 Download and install application that supports PROPERTIES files
- 3.2 Verify whether PROPERTIES files are associated with appropriate software
- 3.3 Check PROPERTIES file for other errors
- 4. Similar file extensions
PROPERTIES File Extension
- File type Java Properties Format
- File developer Sun Microsystems
- File category Settings Files
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What is a(n) PROPERTIES file?
A PROPERTIES file (also known as a Java Properties File) is a simple text-based file used for storing data. It consists of lines in a key=value format, with each line featuring an optional comment line that begins with the # symbol. The PROPERTIES file is used by some Java-based and other programming languages to store project configuration data.
This file format is easy to read and edit, and can be processed by apps, servers, and libraries written in various programming languages. It's useful to keep track of preferences or settings related to projects and development processes and can be used to set options like page encoding, logging paths, and database connection settings.
How to open PROPERTIES file?
If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with PROPERTIES 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 PROPERTIES files
After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open PROPERTIES files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:
Programs that support PROPERTIES files
Step 2. Verify whether PROPERTIES files are associated with appropriate software
It is possible that an application that supports PROPERTIES files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with PROPERTIES 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 PROPERTIES 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 PROPERTIES files with the selected program.
Changing PROPERTIES file association in registry
File association for PROPERTIES 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 PROPERTIES file for other errors
- PROPERTIES file was not copied properly from storage medium.
- Antivirus application prevents opening PROPERTIES files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected PROPERTIES file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
- For PROPERTIES 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.
