Tips to open NEX file
Can't open the NEX file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open NEX files as well as a list of programs that support NEX files.
NEX file extension
| File Name |
Neuroexplorer Neurological Data |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The NEX file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the NEX files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the NEX file on each system platform.
What is NEX file?
The file with the extension NEX is the Misc Files file type. Additionally, the Misc Files category contains 6033 of other files. Neuroexplorer Neurological Data appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is Neuroexplorer. This was created by Nex Technologies.
How to open NEX file?
The most common problem when using Neuroexplorer Neurological Data is that a specific NEX is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open NEX, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the NEX 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 Neuroexplorer
In this case, you should first verify that the Neuroexplorer application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Neuroexplorer in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open NEX files.
Programs to open NEX file
Remember to download programs supporting NEX files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Neuroexplorer with NEX files
If, despite the installed application, the NEX file does not start in the Neuroexplorer 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. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. 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 Neuroexplorer application as the default for handling the NEX file.
Step 3. Update Neuroexplorer to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Neuroexplorer program, it is possible that Neuroexplorer Neurological Data requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Nex Technologies website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the NEX 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:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the NEX file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
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. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our NEX file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover NEX files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the NEX file. 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. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged NEX 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 NEX 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. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the NEX file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file NEX to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the NEX file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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