Tips to open KIR file
Can't open the KIR file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open KIR files as well as a list of programs that support KIR files.
KIR file extension
| File Name |
Kiruna Magnetometer Data Format |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The KIR file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the KIR files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the KIR file on each system platform.
What is KIR file?
The file in the KIR format belongs to the Misc Files category. Additionally, the Misc Files category contains 6033 of other files. Kiruna Magnetometer Data Format is supported by 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional.
How to open KIR file?
The most common problem when using Kiruna Magnetometer Data Format is that a specific KIR is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open KIR, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the KIR 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 Image
In this case, you should first verify that the Image application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Image in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support KIR files.
Programs to open KIR file
Remember to download programs supporting KIR files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Image with KIR files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the KIR file still does not use the Image program, it means no 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. 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 KIR file with the Image application.
Step 3. Update Image to the latest version
If, however, after binding Image with Kiruna Magnetometer Data Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the KIR file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to KIR files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
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. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file KIR or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover KIR files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the KIR file. 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. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular KIR file corruption.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted KIR files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the KIR file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the KIR file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. 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.
Was this page helpful? YesNo
