What is the LOG File Extension?

Writer:   |   Revised: November 26, 2018

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LOG File Summary

File Extension LOG has two unique file types (with the primary being the Log File format) and is mostly associated with Microsoft Notepad (Microsoft Corporation) and three other software programs. The LOG File Extension are listed predominantly as Text Files, while in other circumstances they can be Data Files.

File Extension LOG is supported by Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. These types of files can be found on both desktop and mobile devices. The Popularity Rating for LOG files is "Low", which means these files are not ordinarily found on an everyday user's device.

Interested to learn more about the LOG File Extension? We encourage you to view the detailed file information below to learn about the software that opens LOG files, and other troubleshooting tips.

Low
Universality
149
Rank

/ 11690

Active

File Status

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November

2018

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Kinds of LOG Files

  2 known file types use this extension

Leading LOG Type

.LOG
Extension:.log
Group:Log File

LOG File contains a plain text log of specific events and their timestamps. It can be created by many operating systems, software installation program, or web servers.

Author: Unknown Developer
Division:Text Files
Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.log

Software Programs That Open The Log File:


Microsoft Notepad by Microsoft Corporation

Windows
Mac
Linux

Notepad++ by Don Ho

Windows
Mac
Linux

Apple TextEdit by Apple

Mac

Secondary LOG Associations

.LOG
Extension:.log
Group:AntiVir Report Log File

AntiVir Report Log File is a virus scan report that is saved in a plain text format. It is used for keeping the antivirus software history.

Author: Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG.
Division:Data Files

Software Programs That Open AntiVir Report Log File Files:


Avira Antivirus Pro 2016 by Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG.

Compatible with:

Windows
Android

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LOG Demand


Leading Device Types

Desktop (84.34%)
Mobile (14.29%)
Tablet (1.37%)


Troubleshooting Problems Opening LOG Files


Troubles Opening LOG Files

Microsoft Notepad Removed

You attempt to load your LOG file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The LOG File Extension". Customarily, this means that Microsoft Notepad is not installed on %%os%%. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the LOG file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.


Tip: If you know of another program that can open your LOG file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.


Microsoft Notepad Requires Update

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Log File file that is unsupported by your installed application version. Visit the Microsoft Corporation website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Microsoft Notepad. This issue mainly occurs when your Log File file was created by a newer version of Microsoft Notepad than you have on your PC.


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


Primarily, problems experienced when opening LOG files are due to having the incorrect version of Microsoft Notepad installed on your computer.


Other LOG File Issues

Even with the correct version of Microsoft Notepad installed, you can still experience difficulties opening LOGs. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening LOG files. Problems unrelated to software:

  • LOG file references in the Windows Registry are broken
  • Mistaken removal of the Windows registry LOG description
  • Microsoft Notepad or another LOG application experienced a flawed installation
  • LOG file corruption
  • LOG file integrity has been compromised by malware
  • Device drivers of the hardware associated with your LOG file are corrupt or out-of-date
  • Insufficient system resources to successfully open Log File files

Quiz: What file extension is not associated with Microsoft Office?








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