Tips to open LOC file
Can't open the LOC file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open LOC files as well as a list of programs that support LOC files.
LOC file extension
| File Name |
GPS Location Format |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The LOC file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the LOC files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the LOC file on each system platform.
What is LOC file?
The file with the extension LOC is the Data Files file type. Additionally, the Data Files category contains 1326 of other files. GPS Location Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is EasyGPS. This was created by TopoGrafix.
How to open LOC file?
The most common problem when using GPS Location Format is that a specific LOC is not associated with the program. This causes the file LOC to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the LOC 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 EasyGPS
The first step is to check if the computer has the EasyGPS program installed. To do this, enter the name EasyGPS 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 is a list of programs that support the file LOC.
Programs to open LOC file
Remember to download programs supporting LOC files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of EasyGPS with LOC files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the LOC file still does not use the EasyGPS program, it means no association. 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. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the EasyGPS application as the default for handling the LOC file.
Step 3. Update EasyGPS to the latest version
If, despite the association of the EasyGPS program with the GPS Location Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the TopoGrafix website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the LOC file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:
The LOC file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the LOC file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
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. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our LOC file. Sometimes virus-infected LOC files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the LOC 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged LOC files. You can restore the file from a backup or use N/A help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file LOC 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.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move LOC to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the LOC file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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