Types of KATE Files

Primary KATE File Association

.KATE

File Format:	.kate
File Type:	Text Editor

Created by:	KDE
File Category:	Data Files
Registry Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.kate

Software Programs That Open The Text Editor:

Text Editor by KDE

Windows

KDE Software Compilation (KDE) by KDE

Windows

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Troubleshooting Problems Opening KATE Files

Common Problems Opening KATE Files

KDE Software Compilation (KDE) is Not Installed

When you double-click your KATE file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have KDE Software Compilation (KDE) for %%os%% installed on your computer. 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: If you know of another program that can open your KATE file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.

Wrong Version of KDE Software Compilation (KDE) is Installed

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Text Editor file that is unsupported by your installed application version. If you do not have the proper version KDE Software Compilation (KDE) (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.

Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of KATE 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 KATE files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.

Other Causes of KATE File Opening Problems

Although you might already have KDE Software Compilation (KDE) or another KATE-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Text Editor files. If you are still having problems opening KATE 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):

• Invalid KATE file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
• Accidental deletion of the description of the KATE file in the Windows registry
• Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the KATE format
• Your KATE file is corrupted (issues with your Text Editor file itself)
• Your KATE is infected with malware
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your KATE file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the Text Editor format