VHDL File Complications
Troubles Opening VHDL Files
Microsoft Notepad Isn't There
You encounter an error message such as "%%os%% Can't Open VHDL Files" when trying to open your VHDL. Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because Microsoft Notepad isn't installed on your PC. Your operating system cannot associate your VHDL with Microsoft Notepad, so double-clicking the file won't work.
Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your VHDL, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").
Microsoft Notepad is Out-of-Date
In other instances, your VHDL Source File file version may not be supported by your version of Microsoft Notepad. Visit the Microsoft Corporation website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Microsoft Notepad. The primary cause of this problem is that your VHDL Source File file was created by a different (newer) version of Microsoft Notepad than what's installed.
Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the VHDL file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.
Conclusion: The majority of VHDL file opening issues are due to not having the correct Microsoft Notepad version installed.
Other VHDL File Opening Causes
Assuming you have the right Microsoft Notepad version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening VHDL files. If you are still having problems opening VHDL files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):
- VHDL file type Registry entries are wrong
- The VHDL file description within the Windows Registry was removed
- Defective install of a VHDL program, such as Microsoft Notepad
- Something has caused file corruption of your VHDL
- Your VHDL is infected with malware
- Hardware related to VHDLs has device driver corruption
- Windows cannot load your VHDL Source File file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)
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.