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- Device drivers of the hardware associated with your LOG file are corrupt or out-of-date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?
That's Correct!
MPEGs are a type of compressed video file. Videos shot with cell phones, digital cameras, and other devices typically use this format.
Close, but not quite...
MPEGs are a type of compressed video file. Videos shot with cell phones, digital cameras, and other devices typically use this format.