I cannot open a SRX 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 SRX files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening SRX will be resolved!

SRX File Extension

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  • File type SPARQL Query Results XML Format Result
  • File developer N/A
  • File category Web Files
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How to open SRX file?

If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with SRX 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 SRX files

After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open SRX files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:

Programs that support SRX files

MAC OS programs
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Linux programs
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Step 2. Verify whether SRX files are associated with appropriate software

It is possible that an application that supports SRX files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with SRX files (right-click on the file icon → PropertiesGeneral Tab → In submenu "Open with" and click on "Change" button. System will display a list of suggested programs that support SRX 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 SRX files with the selected program.

Changing SRX file association in registry

File association for SRX 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 SRX file for other errors

  • SRX file was not copied properly from storage medium.
  • Antivirus application prevents opening SRX files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected SRX file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
  • For SRX 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.

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