Tips to open IGY file
Can't open the IGY file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open IGY files as well as a list of programs that support IGY files.
IGY file extension
| File Name |
Microsoft Excel Web Query |
| File Developer |
Microsoft Corporation |
| File Category |
Document Files |
The IGY file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the IGY files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the IGY file on each system platform.
What is IGY file?
The IGY file has been categorized as Document Files. The creator of this file is Microsoft Corporation. In addition to this file, the Document Files category includes 574 related files. Microsoft Excel Web Query is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The Microsoft Excel application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Microsoft Corporation.
How to open IGY file?
An often recurring problem with Microsoft Excel Web Query is that IGY is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file IGY 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 IGY 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 Microsoft Excel
The first step is to check if the computer has the Microsoft Excel program installed. This can be achieved by typing Microsoft Excel into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file IGY with Microsoft Excel. Below is a list of programs that support the file IGY.
Programs to open IGY file
Remember to download programs supporting IGY files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Excel with IGY files
If, despite the installed application, the IGY file does not start in the Microsoft Excel application, you must create a file association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. 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 IGY file with the Microsoft Excel program.
Step 3. Update Microsoft Excel to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Microsoft Excel program with the Microsoft Excel Web Query 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 Microsoft Corporation page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the IGY file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the IGY file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file IGY or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected IGY file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the IGY files changes over time. 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 this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged IGY files. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Microsoft Corporation
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file IGY 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 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. If possible, you can try to move the IGY file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file IGY to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the IGY file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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