Troubleshooting Problems Opening SLIP Files
Issues Opening SLIP Files
JBuilder Removed
When trying to open your SLIP file, you get the error "Can't Open SLIP File Type". Customarily, this means that JBuilder is not installed on %%os%%. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.
Tip: When another SLIP application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.
JBuilder Requires Update
Your CodeGear License Data file is incompatible with JBuilder because you might have the wrong version installed. Visit the Embarcadero Technologies website to download (or purchase) the latest version of JBuilder. The primary cause of this problem is that your CodeGear License Data file was created by a different (newer) version of JBuilder than what's installed.
Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of SLIP file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).
Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening SLIP files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.
Other Causes of SLIP File Opening Problems
Although you might already have JBuilder or another SLIP-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening CodeGear License Data files. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening SLIP files. Other contributing causes:
- SLIP file type Registry entries are wrong
- Mistaken removal of the Windows registry SLIP description
- Defective install of a SLIP program, such as JBuilder
- Your SLIP can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
- SLIP file integrity has been compromised by malware
- Device drivers for SLIP-related hardware are out-of-date
- Too many applications are open on your PC to load your CodeGear License Data file successfully
Quiz: Which file extension is an archive file?
That's Correct!
A SIT file was created by Smith Micro Systems for use with the Macintosh operating system. Now, it is considered "cross-platform", working on multiple operating systems including Windows, Macintosh, Android, iOS, and others.
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A SIT file was created by Smith Micro Systems for use with the Macintosh operating system. Now, it is considered "cross-platform", working on multiple operating systems including Windows, Macintosh, Android, iOS, and others.