Tips to open LMX file
Can't open the LMX file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open LMX files as well as a list of programs that support LMX files.
LMX file extension
| File Name |
Landmark Exchange Format |
| File Developer |
Nokia |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The LMX file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the LMX files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the LMX file on each system platform.
What is LMX file?
The file in the LMX format belongs to the Data Files category. The author of this format is Nokia. Additionally, the Data Files category contains 1326 of other files. Landmark Exchange Format is most often found on 3 operating systems. The file will work on Android, Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. There are also 3 alternative programs to handle the LMX file. Nokia PC Suite, GPSBabel, Route 66 will apply when it is not possible to use Nokia Multimedia Transfer.
How to open LMX file?
The main problem with Landmark Exchange Format is that the LMX file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that LMX files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the LMX 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 Nokia Multimedia Transfer
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Nokia Multimedia Transfer is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Nokia Multimedia Transfer into the system search engine. 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 LMX files.
Programs to open LMX file
Remember to download programs supporting LMX files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Nokia Multimedia Transfer with LMX files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the LMX file to open in the Nokia Multimedia Transfer application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Nokia Multimedia Transfer application as the default for handling the LMX file.
Step 3. Update Nokia Multimedia Transfer to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Nokia Multimedia Transfer program, it is possible that Landmark Exchange Format requires a newer version of the program.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the LMX file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:
The LMX file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to LMX files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file LMX or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected LMX 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 LMX files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
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 LMX file corruption.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted LMX 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. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move LMX to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the LMX 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 LMX file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the LMX file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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