I cannot open a V16 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 V16 files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening V16 will be resolved!
V16 File Extension
- File type BrainVoyager QX High-resolution 3D Anatomical
- File developer Rainer Goebel
- File category CAD Files
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How to open V16 file?
If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with V16 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 V16 files
After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open V16 files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:
Programs that support V16 files
Step 2. Verify whether V16 files are associated with appropriate software
It is possible that an application that supports V16 files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with V16 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 V16 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 V16 files with the selected program.
Changing V16 file association in registry
File association for V16 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 V16 file for other errors
- V16 file was not copied properly from storage medium.
- Antivirus application prevents opening V16 files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected V16 file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
- For V16 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.
