XER File Description

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XER File Summary

There is one file type associated with the XER File Extension, the Primavera Project Management Proprietary Exchange Format format. According to our database, only Primavera from Oracle Corporation will enable you to view these files. XER files are traditionally categorized as Data Files.

File Extension XER is supported by the Windows operating system. These types of files can be found on both desktop and mobile devices. The main XER file type has a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning these files are not frequently present on your typical desktop or mobile device.

Although there is a lot more to know about XER files, those are the most important details of these types of files. If you are having trouble opening these files, or would like more detailed information, please see our comprehensive information below.

Low
Universality
805
Rank

/ 11690

Obsolete

Mode

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XER Types


Dominant XER File Type

.XER
File Name:.xer
Type:Primavera Project Management Proprietary Exchange Format

An XER file is associated with the Primavera Project Management application. It is now most likely obsolete.

Organization: Oracle Corporation
Function:Data Files
Entry: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.xer

Software Programs That Open The Primavera Project Management Proprietary Exchange Format:


Primavera by Oracle Corporation

Windows

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XER Requests


Top PC Operating Systems

Windows (97.14%)
Macintosh (2.06%)
Linux (0.73%)
Chrome (0.05%)
Other (0.01%)


Sources of XER Problems


Common XER Opening Problems

Missing Primavera

When trying to open your XER file, you get the error "Can't Open XER File Type". Usually, this is because you do not have Primavera for %%os%% installed. The typical path of opening your XER with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.


Tip: When another XER application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.


Primavera Requires Update

It is possible that your version of Primavera isn't able to open your Primavera Project Management Proprietary Exchange Format file due to incompatibility. If you've got the wrong version of Primavera installed, you'll need to install the correct version. The primary cause of this problem is that your Primavera Project Management Proprietary Exchange Format file was created by a different (newer) version of Primavera than what's installed.


Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the XER file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.


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


Other XER File Issues

Although you might already have Primavera or another XER-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Primavera Project Management Proprietary Exchange Format files. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening XER files. Problems unrelated to software:

  • Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for XER
  • The XER file description within the Windows Registry was removed
  • Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the XER format
  • Your XER can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
  • Your XER has adversely impacted by malware
  • XER-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
  • Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the Primavera Project Management Proprietary Exchange Format file

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