I cannot open a REPX 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 REPX files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening REPX will be resolved!
REPX File Extension
- File type XtraReports Report Definition
- File developer Developer Express Inc.
- File category Misc Files
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What is a(n) REPX file?
The template file with the extension .REPX stores the definition of the report created with the XtraReports software. Allows you to use the report as the initial settings of a new document. It can use the MVC, Silverlight, WinForms, WPF and ASP.NET libraries.
How to open REPX file?
If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with REPX 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 REPX files
After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open REPX files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:
Programs that support REPX files
Step 2. Verify whether REPX files are associated with appropriate software
It is possible that an application that supports REPX files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with REPX 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 REPX 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 REPX files with the selected program.
Changing REPX file association in registry
File association for REPX 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 REPX file for other errors
- REPX file was not copied properly from storage medium.
- Antivirus application prevents opening REPX files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected REPX file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
- For REPX 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.
