Tips to open LAN file
Can't open the LAN file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open LAN files as well as a list of programs that support LAN files.
LAN file extension
| File Name |
ERDAS LAN Format |
| File Developer |
ERDAS |
| File Category |
GIS Files |
The LAN file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the LAN files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the LAN file on each system platform.
What is LAN file?
The file with the extension LAN is the GIS Files file type. The creator of this file is ERDAS. GIS Files consists of 255 similar files. ERDAS LAN 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. There are also 1 alternative programs to handle the LAN file. The Geomatica programs will also handle the file when the IDRISI Taiga program does not fulfill its role.
How to open LAN file?
An often recurring problem with ERDAS LAN Format is that LAN is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that LAN files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the LAN 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 IDRISI Taiga
In this case, you should first verify that the IDRISI Taiga application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing IDRISI Taiga into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open LAN files.
Programs to open LAN file
Remember to download programs supporting LAN files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of IDRISI Taiga with LAN files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the LAN file still does not use the IDRISI Taiga program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the 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 LAN file with the IDRISI Taiga program.
Step 3. Update IDRISI Taiga to the latest version
If, despite the association of the IDRISI Taiga program with the ERDAS LAN Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the LAN file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the LAN file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our LAN file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover LAN files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the LAN files changes over time. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular LAN file corruption.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file LAN 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. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the LAN file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the LAN file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the LAN file again. However, some background programs may block the LAN file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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