Tips to open PROPERTIES file

Can't open the PROPERTIES file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PROPERTIES files as well as a list of programs that support PROPERTIES files.

PROPERTIES file extension

File Name Java Properties Format
File Developer Sun Microsystems
File Category Settings Files

The PROPERTIES file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PROPERTIES files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PROPERTIES file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 7
  • 3
  • 3
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is PROPERTIES file?

The PROPERTIES file has been categorized as Settings Files. The creator of this file is Sun Microsystems. Additionally, the Settings Files category contains 1305 of other files. Java Properties Format is supported by 3 operating systems. The file will work on Linux, Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use Eclipse IDE to handle this file. This is a program created by The Eclipse Foundation. There are also 12 alternative programs to handle the PROPERTIES file. You can use Text editor, gVim, Windows Notepad, NotePad++ text editor in case Eclipse IDE cannot be used.

How to open PROPERTIES file?

The most common problem when using Java Properties Format is that a specific PROPERTIES is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that PROPERTIES files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PROPERTIES file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install Eclipse IDE

The first step is to check if the computer has the Eclipse IDE program installed. This can be achieved by typing Eclipse IDE into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file PROPERTIES with Eclipse IDE. Below you will find a list of applications that support PROPERTIES files.

Step 2. Create association of Eclipse IDE with PROPERTIES files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the PROPERTIES file to open in the Eclipse IDE application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Eclipse IDE application as the default for handling the PROPERTIES file.

Step 3. Update Eclipse IDE to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the Eclipse IDE program, it is possible that Java Properties Format requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the The Eclipse Foundation website and install the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PROPERTIES file

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the PROPERTIES file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file PROPERTIES or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected PROPERTIES file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the PROPERTIES files changes over time. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair PROPERTIES file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Sun Microsystems help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file PROPERTIES except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the PROPERTIES file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.