Sorts of LIVEUPDATE Files

Main LIVEUPDATE Affiliation

.LIVEUPDATE

Formatting:	.liveupdate
File Type:	Symantec LiveUpdate File

The LIVEUPDATE file saves data used for the internal purposes of Symantec LiveUpdate.

Organization:	Symantec Corporation
File Category:	Data Files
Registry Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.liveupdate

Software Programs That Open The Symantec LiveUpdate File:

Norton SystemWorks by Symantec Corporation

Windows

Mac

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Understanding LIVEUPDATE Issues

Common Problems Opening LIVEUPDATE Files

Norton SystemWorks is Not Installed

Double-clicking your LIVEUPDATE file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open LIVEUPDATE File". When this happens, it is commonly due to Norton SystemWorks missing in %%os%%. The OS won't know what to do with your LIVEUPDATE file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.

Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your LIVEUPDATE, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").

Outdated Norton SystemWorks

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Norton SystemWorks installed that's incompatible with your Symantec LiveUpdate File type. You will need to download a newer version of Norton SystemWorks if you don't have the right version. Most of the time your Symantec LiveUpdate File file was created by a newer Norton SystemWorks than what you have installed.

Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of LIVEUPDATE file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).

Conclusion: The majority of LIVEUPDATE file opening issues are due to not having the correct Norton SystemWorks version installed.

Additional LIVEUPDATE Opening Issues

Even with the correct version of Norton SystemWorks installed, you can still experience difficulties opening LIVEUPDATEs. If you are continuing to have errors with loading LIVEUPDATE files, other external issues might be to blame. These issues include:

• File references in the Windows Registry for LIVEUPDATE are wrong
• Unintentional removal of the description of the LIVEUPDATE file inside the Windows Registry
• Norton SystemWorks or another LIVEUPDATE application experienced a flawed installation
• Your LIVEUPDATE file is corrupted (issues with your Symantec LiveUpdate File file itself)
• Past or present virus infection has affected your LIVEUPDATE
• Hardware related to LIVEUPDATEs has device driver corruption
• Windows cannot load your Symantec LiveUpdate File file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)