Tips to open RAX file
Can't open the RAX file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open RAX files as well as a list of programs that support RAX files.
RAX file extension
| File Name |
Real Music Store Audio Format |
| File Developer |
RealNetworks |
| File Category |
Audio Files |
The RAX file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the RAX files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the RAX file on each system platform.
What is RAX file?
The file with the extension RAX is the Audio Files file type. The creator of this file is RealNetworks. Additionally, the Audio Files category contains 771 of other files. Real Music Store Audio Format is supported by 3 operating systems. These systems consist of Linux, Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The RealPlayer application is recommended to open the file. It was released by RealNetworks, Inc.. There are also 2 alternative programs to handle the RAX file.
How to open RAX file?
The most common problem when using Real Music Store Audio Format is that a specific RAX is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open RAX, 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 RAX 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 RealPlayer
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that RealPlayer is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name RealPlayer in it. 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 RAX files.
Programs to open RAX file
Remember to download programs supporting RAX files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of RealPlayer with RAX files
If, despite the installed application, the RAX file does not start in the RealPlayer application, you must create a file association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of 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 RealPlayer application as the default for handling the RAX file.
Step 3. Update RealPlayer to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the RealPlayer program, it is possible that Real Music Store Audio Format requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the RealNetworks, Inc. website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the RAX 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 RAX file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the RAX file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the RAX file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected RAX files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of RAX file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
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 ability to automatically repair RAX file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use RealNetworks help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted RAX 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. Copying the RAX file to another location will fix the problem.
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. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file RAX to close. 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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