Tips to open AXE file
Can't open the AXE file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open AXE files as well as a list of programs that support AXE files.
AXE file extension
| File Name |
Microsoft Autoroute Map Format |
| File Developer |
Microsoft |
| File Category |
GIS Files |
The AXE file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the AXE files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the AXE file on each system platform.
What is AXE file?
The AXE file has been categorized as GIS Files. The creator of this file is Microsoft. In addition to this file, the GIS Files category includes 255 related files. Microsoft Autoroute Map Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. There are also 2 alternative programs to handle the AXE file. The POIConverter, Microsoft Streets & Trips programs will also handle the file when the AutoRoute program does not fulfill its role.
How to open AXE file?
The main problem with Microsoft Autoroute Map Format is that the AXE file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open AXE, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the AXE 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 AutoRoute
The first step is to check if the computer has the AutoRoute program installed. This can be achieved by typing AutoRoute into the operating system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file AXE.
Programs to open AXE file
Remember to download programs supporting AXE files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of AutoRoute with AXE files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the AXE file to open in the AutoRoute application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. 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. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the AXE file with the AutoRoute application.
Step 3. Update AutoRoute to the latest version
If, however, after binding AutoRoute with Microsoft Autoroute Map Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the AXE 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:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to AXE 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. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file AXE or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected AXE files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of AXE file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged AXE files.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file AXE 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the AXE file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the AXE file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file AXE to close. However, some background programs may block the AXE file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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