Tips to open CHJ file
Can't open the CHJ file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open CHJ files as well as a list of programs that support CHJ files.
CHJ file extension
| File Name |
IBM SPSS Interview Cache |
| File Developer |
IBM |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The CHJ file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the CHJ files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the CHJ file on each system platform.
What is CHJ file?
The file with the extension CHJ is the Misc Files file type. The author of this format is IBM. In addition to this file, the Misc Files category includes 6033 related files. IBM SPSS Interview Cache appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The SPSS application is recommended to open the file. It was released by IBM.
How to open CHJ file?
The most common problem when using IBM SPSS Interview Cache is that a specific CHJ is not associated with the program. This causes the file CHJ to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the CHJ 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 SPSS
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that SPSS is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name SPSS in it. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open CHJ files.
Programs to open CHJ file
Remember to download programs supporting CHJ files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of SPSS with CHJ files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the CHJ file still does not use the SPSS program, it means no association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. 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 CHJ file with the SPSS application.
Step 3. Update SPSS to the latest version
If, despite the association of the SPSS program with the IBM SPSS Interview Cache file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the IBM page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the CHJ file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to CHJ files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the CHJ file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected CHJ files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of CHJ file may not always be supported by the latest software version. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or 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 CHJ file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use IBM help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted CHJ files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the CHJ file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the CHJ file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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