Tips to open LIT file
Can't open the LIT file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open LIT files as well as a list of programs that support LIT files.
LIT file extension
| File Name |
EBook Format |
| File Developer |
Microsoft |
| File Category |
Text Files |
The LIT file is supported on 4 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the LIT files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the LIT file on each system platform.
What is LIT file?
The LIT file has been categorized as Text Files. The author of this format is Microsoft. Text Files consists of 440 similar files. EBook Format is supported by 4 operating systems. These systems consist of Linux, Mac OS, Windows, Windows Phone, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The Calibre application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Kovid Goyal. There are also 11 alternative programs to handle the LIT file. You can use Microsoft Reader, Convert LIT, ConvertLIT, Tiny eBook Reader in case Calibre cannot be used.
How to open LIT file?
The main problem with EBook Format is that the LIT file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that LIT 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 LIT 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 Calibre
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Calibre is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Calibre 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 LIT files.
Programs to open LIT file
Remember to download programs supporting LIT files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Calibre with LIT files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the LIT file still does not use the Calibre 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. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Calibre application as the default for handling the LIT file.
Step 3. Update Calibre to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Calibre program with the EBook Format 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 Kovid Goyal page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the LIT file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the LIT file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
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. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file LIT or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected LIT file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the LIT file. 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. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular LIT file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Microsoft, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted LIT 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. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. If possible, you can try to move the LIT file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the LIT file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. 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 nothing helps, please reset the device.
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