Tips to open MER file
Can't open the MER file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open MER files as well as a list of programs that support MER files.
MER file extension
| File Name |
Corel WordPerfect Macro Editor Resident Area Format |
| File Developer |
Corel Corporation |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The MER file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the MER files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the MER file on each system platform.
What is MER file?
The file with the extension MER is the Data Files file type. The creator of this file is Corel Corporation. In addition to this file, the Data Files category includes 1326 related files. Corel WordPerfect Macro Editor Resident Area 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. The WordPerfect Office application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Corel Corporation. There are also 1 alternative programs to handle the MER file.
How to open MER file?
An often recurring problem with Corel WordPerfect Macro Editor Resident Area Format is that MER is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file MER 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 MER 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 WordPerfect Office
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that WordPerfect Office is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name WordPerfect Office into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file MER with WordPerfect Office. Below you will find a list of applications that support MER files.
Programs to open MER file
Remember to download programs supporting MER files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of WordPerfect Office with MER files
If, despite the installed application, the MER file does not start in the WordPerfect Office application, you must create a file association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting 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 select the desired program. 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 WordPerfect Office application as the default for handling the MER file.
Step 3. Update WordPerfect Office to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the WordPerfect Office program, it is possible that Corel WordPerfect Macro Editor Resident Area Format requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Corel Corporation page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the MER file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the MER file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file MER or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected MER file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the MER files changes over time. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular MER file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Corel Corporation
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file MER 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. 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 MER file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the MER file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the MER file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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