What is the EX File Extension?

Writer:   |   Edited: November 26, 2018

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EX File Summary

There are two file types associated with the EX File Extension, with the most widely-observed being the Norton Ghost Template Data format. According to our database, seventeen distinct software programs (conventionally, Symantec Ghost Solution Suite developed by Symantec Corporation) will enable you to view these files. Generally, these files are considered Settings Files, but they can also be Developer Files.

File Extension EX is supported by Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. These types of files can be found on both desktop and mobile devices. The main EX file type has a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning these files are not frequently present on your typical desktop or mobile device.

To learn more about EX files and their associated software applications, please see the information below. Plus, we provide a basic troubleshooting guide to solve problems with opening EX files.

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Types of EX Files

  2 known file types use this extension

Leading EX Type

.EX
File ID:.ex
Type:Norton Ghost Template Data

EX is a template file created by Norton Ghost, an application used for data backup and disk cloning.

Organization: Symantec Corporation
Function:Settings Files
Subkey: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.ex

Software Programs That Open The Norton Ghost Template Data:


Symantec Ghost Solution Suite by Symantec Corporation

Windows

Other EX File Associations

.EX
File ID:.ex
Type:Euphoria Source Code File

A source code file in the Euphoria programming language; it stores the code executable on Windows, Linux, MS-DOS, as well as FreeBSD platforms with the use of Euphoria interpreter. The interpreter is included in the program application installation.

Organization: OpenEuphoria
Function:Developer Files

Software Programs That Open Euphoria Source Code File Files:


Microsoft Notepad by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux

Notepad++ by Don Ho

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux

MacroMates TextMate by MacroMates

Compatible with:

Mac

gVim by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

Microsoft WordPad by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

GNU Emacs by GNU Project

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux
GNU

Gedit by GNOME

Compatible with:

Linux

Sublime Text by Sublime HQ Pty Ltd

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux

BBEdit by Bare Bones Software

Compatible with:

Mac

Pico by Open Source

Compatible with:

Unix

Rapid Deployment Euphoria by OpenEuphoria

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux
BSD

ConTEXT by ConTEXT Project

Compatible with:

Windows

Vi by SourceForge

Compatible with:

Linux

UltraEdit by IDM Computer Solutions

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux

PSPad by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

TextPad by Helios Software Solutions

Compatible with:

Windows

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EX Requests


Operating System Rankings

7 (45.73%)
10 (44.56%)
8.1 (5.41%)
XP (2.79%)
8 (0.97%)


Sources of EX Problems


Issues Opening EX Files

Symantec Ghost Solution Suite is Not Installed

You encounter an error message such as "%%os%% Can't Open EX Files" when trying to open your EX. Customarily, this means that Symantec Ghost Solution Suite is not installed on %%os%%. The OS won't know what to do with your EX file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.


Tip: If you don't have Symantec Ghost Solution Suite installed, and you know of another program to open your EX file, you can try opening it by selecting from the programs listed under "Show Apps".


Outdated Symantec Ghost Solution Suite

It is possible that your version of Symantec Ghost Solution Suite isn't able to open your Norton Ghost Template Data file due to incompatibility. Installing the latest version of Symantec Ghost Solution Suite from Symantec Corporation is recommended. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.


Tip: Investigate your EX file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.


Primarily, problems experienced when opening EX files are due to having the incorrect version of Symantec Ghost Solution Suite installed on your computer.


More Causes of Problems Opening EXs

Although you might already have Symantec Ghost Solution Suite or another EX-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Norton Ghost Template Data files. If you are still having problems opening EX files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. Problems unrelated to software:

  • EX file references in the Windows Registry are broken
  • The EX file description within the Windows Registry was removed
  • Symantec Ghost Solution Suite or another EX application experienced a flawed installation
  • Your EX file is corrupted (issues with your Norton Ghost Template Data file itself)
  • Past or present virus infection has affected your EX
  • Hardware associated with EX has outdated drivers
  • Windows has inadequate resources to open your Norton Ghost Template Data file

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