Understanding X02 Issues
Issues Opening X02 Files
Corel WordPerfect X8 is Not Installed
Double-clicking your X02 file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open X02 File". Usually, this is because you do not have Corel WordPerfect X8 for %%os%% installed. The typical path of opening your X02 with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.
Tip: If you have another software that you know opens X02 files, you can select it by hitting the "Show Apps" button.
Corel WordPerfect X8 Requires Update
Your Corel Paradox Secondary Index file is incompatible with Corel WordPerfect X8 because you might have the wrong version installed. Visit the Corel website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Corel WordPerfect X8. Your Corel Paradox Secondary Index file was probably created by a newer release of Corel WordPerfect X8 than what's currently installed your computer.
Tip: Find clues on the correct software version by right-clicking your X02 file and clicking "Properties".
Primarily, problems experienced when opening X02 files are due to having the incorrect version of Corel WordPerfect X8 installed on your computer.
Additional X02 Opening Issues
In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Corel WordPerfect X8 will resolve your issue. Other X02 opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. Issues that aren't software-related:
- Invalid X02 file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
- Accidental deletion of the description of the X02 file in the Windows registry
- Partial installation of Corel WordPerfect X8 that did not fully complete
- Your X02 file is corrupted (issues with your Corel Paradox Secondary Index file itself)
- Your X02 has adversely impacted by malware
- X02-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
- Too many applications are open on your PC to load your Corel Paradox Secondary Index file successfully
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