Tips to open EX file
Can't open the EX file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open EX files as well as a list of programs that support EX files.
EX file extension
| File Name |
Norton Ghost Template Format |
| File Developer |
Norton |
| File Category |
Settings Files |
The EX file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the EX files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the EX file on each system platform.
What is EX file?
The file with the extension EX is the Settings Files file type. It was designed by Norton. Additionally, the Settings Files category contains 1305 of other files. Norton Ghost Template Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use Norton Ghost to handle this file. This is a program created by Symantec Corporation.
How to open EX file?
An often recurring problem with Norton Ghost Template Format is that EX is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that EX files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the EX 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 Norton Ghost
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Norton Ghost is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Norton Ghost into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support EX files.
Programs to open EX file
Remember to download programs supporting EX files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Norton Ghost with EX files
If, despite the installed application, the EX file does not start in the Norton Ghost 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. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Norton Ghost application as the default for handling the EX file.
Step 3. Update Norton Ghost to the latest version
If, however, after binding Norton Ghost with Norton Ghost Template Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Symantec Corporation website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the EX file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:
The EX file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the EX file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our EX file. However, remember that not every infected EX file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of EX 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. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular EX file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Norton help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted EX 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.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the EX file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the EX file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the EX 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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