Types of LYX Files

Principal LYX Type

.LYX

File Format:	.lyx
Class:	XWE File

The file saves some kind of data used by eXtendable WAD editor (XWE)

Programmer:	Open Source
Function:	Data Files
Registry Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.lyx

Software Programs That Open The XWE File:

XWE by Open Source

Windows

Additional LYX Files

.LYX

File Format:	.lyx
Class:	LyX Document

A document file created using LyX, a document processor designed for encouraging writing based on the document's structure, and not the appearance. The TeX typesetting engine is used for formatting.

Programmer:	Open Source
Function:	Text Files

Software Programs That Open LyX Document Files:

Lyx by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Linux

Unix

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Sources of LYX Problems

Troubles Opening LYX Files

XWE is Not Installed

You attempt to load your LYX file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The LYX File Extension". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because XWE isn't installed on your PC. The OS won't know what to do with your LYX file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.

Tip: If you know of another program that can open your LYX file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.

Outdated XWE

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of XWE installed that's incompatible with your XWE File type. Installing the latest version of XWE from Open Source is recommended. Your XWE File file was probably created by a newer release of XWE than what's currently installed your computer.

Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of LYX file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).

Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening LYX files are due to having the wrong version of XWE installed.

Other LYX File Issues

Although you might already have XWE or another LYX-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening XWE File files. If you are continuing to have errors with loading LYX files, other external issues might be to blame. Issues that aren't software-related:

• File references in the Windows Registry for LYX are wrong
• The LYX file description within the Windows Registry was removed
• Invalid installation of a LYX-associated program (eg. XWE)
• File corruption affecting your LYX file
• LYX file integrity has been compromised by malware
• Hardware related to LYXs has device driver corruption
• Insufficient system resources to successfully open XWE File files