Tips to open J2W file
Can't open the J2W file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open J2W files as well as a list of programs that support J2W files.
J2W file extension
| File Name |
ArcExplorer World |
| File Developer |
Esri |
| File Category |
GIS Files |
The J2W file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the J2W files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the J2W file on each system platform.
What is J2W file?
The J2W file has been categorized as GIS Files. It was designed by Esri. Additionally, the GIS Files category contains 255 of other files. ArcExplorer World appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The main program that supports this format is ArcGIS Explorer. This was created by Esri. This file type can also be opened by 1 other programs. The ArcInfo programs will also handle the file when the ArcGIS Explorer program does not fulfill its role.
How to open J2W file?
The most common problem when using ArcExplorer World is that a specific J2W is not associated with the program. This causes the file J2W to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the J2W 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 ArcGIS Explorer
The first step is to check if the computer has the ArcGIS Explorer program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name ArcGIS Explorer in it. 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 J2W files.
Programs to open J2W file
Remember to download programs supporting J2W files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of ArcGIS Explorer with J2W files
If, despite the installed application, the J2W file does not start in the ArcGIS Explorer 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. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. 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 J2W file with the ArcGIS Explorer application.
Step 3. Update ArcGIS Explorer to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the ArcGIS Explorer program, it is possible that ArcExplorer World requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Esri page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the J2W file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the J2W file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the J2W file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected J2W 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 J2W 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 J2W files. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Esri
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted J2W files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
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 J2W file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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