Tips to open FORM file
Can't open the FORM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open FORM files as well as a list of programs that support FORM files.
FORM file extension
| File Name |
Java Form |
| File Developer |
Oracle Corporation |
| File Category |
Developer Files |
The FORM file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the FORM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the FORM file on each system platform.
What is FORM file?
The file with the extension FORM is the Developer Files file type. The creator of this file is Oracle Corporation. Additionally, the Developer Files category contains 1205 of other files. Java Form is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is NetBeans. This was created by Oracle Corporation. There are also 1 alternative programs to handle the FORM file. The Java programs will also handle the file when the NetBeans program does not fulfill its role.
How to open FORM file?
An often recurring problem with Java Form is that FORM is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open FORM, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the FORM 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 NetBeans
The first step is to check if the computer has the NetBeans program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name NetBeans in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file FORM with NetBeans. Below is a list of programs that support the file FORM.
Programs to open FORM file
Remember to download programs supporting FORM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of NetBeans with FORM files
If, despite the installed application, the FORM file does not start in the NetBeans 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. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the FORM file with the NetBeans program.
Step 3. Update NetBeans to the latest version
If, despite the association of the NetBeans program with the Java Form 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 Oracle Corporation page and install.
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the FORM file. 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 FORM or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected FORM files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the FORM files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair FORM file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Oracle Corporation, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted FORM 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. It is best to move FORM to a different directory.
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. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the FORM file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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