Sorts of LPK Files

Main LPK Affiliation

.LPK

File ID:	.lpk
Category:	ArcGIS Layer Package

A GIS data file related to the visualization and mapping software package; ArcGIS Desktop. It has a map layer as well as its data which can be imported into another globe or map. It is used to share self-contained map layers. It can be shared over the internet by being uploaded to the ArcGIS Online service.

Company:	ESRI
Group:	GIS Files
Entry:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.lpk

Software Programs That Open The ArcGIS Layer Package:

ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop by ESRI (Environmental Systems Research Institute)

Windows

More LPK Files

.LPK

File ID:	.lpk
Category:	Tecplot Layout Package

A visualization package made by Tecplot. It stores a plot layout file and the data needed to generate visualizations. It is used to catalog images or to make large documents.

Company:	Tecplot, Inc
Group:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open Tecplot Layout Package Files:

Tecplot 360 by Tecplot, Inc

Compatible with:

Mac

Linux

.LPK

File ID:	.lpk
Category:	Lazarus File

The file is related to Lazarus IDE.

Company:	Open Source
Group:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open Lazarus File Files:

Lazarus IDE by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Linux

Solaris

FreeBSD

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Troubleshooting Problems Opening LPK Files

Troubles Opening LPK Files

ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop Removed

When you double-click your LPK file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". If so, it typically means that you don't have ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop installed for %%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: Another LPK-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.

Obsolete Version of ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop installed that's incompatible with your ArcGIS Layer Package type. Visit the ESRI (Environmental Systems Research Institute) website to download (or purchase) the latest version of ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop. This problem is predominately due to having a ArcGIS Layer Package file version that was created by a newer version of ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop than what you have installed on your PC.

Tip: Investigate your LPK file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.

Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening LPK files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.

Additional LPK Opening Issues

Errors opening ArcGIS Layer Package files can still occur even with the latest ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop software installed on your computer. If you're still experiencing problems opening LPK files, there could be other computer problems. Other contributing causes:

• Windows Registry LPK file paths that are incorrect
• Accidental deletion of the description of the LPK file in the Windows registry
• Partial installation of ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop that did not fully complete
• Your LPK can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
• Your LPK has adversely impacted by malware
• Hardware associated with LPK has outdated drivers
• Too many applications are open on your PC to load your ArcGIS Layer Package file successfully