Tips to open ATX file
Can't open the ATX file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open ATX files as well as a list of programs that support ATX files.
ATX file extension
| File Name |
ArcGIS Attribute Index Format |
| File Developer |
ESRI |
| File Category |
GIS Files |
The ATX file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the ATX files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the ATX file on each system platform.
What is ATX file?
The file with the extension ATX is the GIS Files file type. It was designed by ESRI. Additionally, the GIS Files category contains 255 of other files. ArcGIS Attribute Index Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The ArcGIS Desktop application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Esri.
How to open ATX file?
The most common problem when using ArcGIS Attribute Index Format is that a specific ATX is not associated with the program. This causes the file ATX to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the ATX 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 ArcGIS Desktop
In this case, you should first verify that the ArcGIS Desktop application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name ArcGIS Desktop in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support ATX files.
Programs to open ATX file
Remember to download programs supporting ATX files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of ArcGIS Desktop with ATX files
If, despite the installed application, the ATX file does not start in the ArcGIS Desktop application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the ATX file with the ArcGIS Desktop program.
Step 3. Update ArcGIS Desktop to the latest version
If, despite the association of the ArcGIS Desktop program with the ArcGIS Attribute Index Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the Esri website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the ATX file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to ATX files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file ATX or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected ATX files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the ATX file. 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 option of recovering data from damaged ATX files. You can restore the file from a backup or use ESRI help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted ATX files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move ATX to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. 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.
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