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How to open XLV files on your device

If an error occurs when you try to open XLV file on your device, you should do two things – install appropriate software and associate XLV files with this software. If this does not solve the problem, then the cause may be different – you will find more details in this article.

  1. 1. XLV File Extension
  2. 2. How to open XLV file?
    1. 2.1 Install a program that supports XLV files
      1. 2.1.1 Programs that can open XLV files
    2. 2.2 Associate given software with XLV files
    3. 2.3 Check whether no other errors related to XLV files occur
  3. 3. Similar file extensions

XLV File Extension

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How to open XLV file?

There can be various causes of problems that can arise when opening opening .XLV files. Each problem requires a different approach, but most can be solved by following he instructions below.

Step 1. Install a program that supports XLV files

In order to open XLV file an appropriate program that supports this file format must be installed on the system. Below is the list of programs that support files with XLV extension.

Programs that can open XLV files

Windows programs
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MAC OS programs
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Download installer for given application and launch it. After the installation has been completed, XLV files should be opened with installed application by default next time you try to open this type of file.

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Not all listed applications will be capable of performing all operations on XLV files. Some applications may only be capable of opening such file and viewing its contents while the purpose of others may be converting files to other file formats. Therefore you should check beforehand the capabilities of applications in relation to XLV files.

Step 2. Associate given software with XLV files

A situation can arise where user has an appropriate application supporting XLV files installed on their system, but such application is not associated with this type of files. In order to associate given application with XLV files user should open a file submenu by right-clicking the file icon and selecting "Open with" option. System will display a list of suggested programs that can be used to open XLV files. Select appropriate option and check "Always use selected application to open this kind of files". System will save this information from now on use selected program to open XLV files.

When the above-mentioned solutions fail, other options must be pursued. It is possible that the XLV file in question is corrupted or damage. The most common causes of file damage are:

  1. File with XLV extension is incomplete (for example, file has not been downloaded completely from the internet or not copied properly from source)
  2. File data is corrupted
  3. Damaged or corrupted storage medium on which the XLV file is stored
  4. File icon does not represent the original file but is only a shortcut to the location where the XLV file was saved and then deleted
  5. User account is not privileged to perform operations on XLV files. In that case it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert

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