Tips to open REA file
Can't open the REA file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open REA files as well as a list of programs that support REA files.
REA file extension
| File Name |
Readme Text |
| File Category |
Document Files |
The REA file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the REA files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the REA file on each system platform.
What is REA file?
The file in the REA format belongs to the Document Files category. Document Files consists of 574 similar files. Readme Text is most often found on 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use Windows Notepad to handle this file. This is a program created by Microsoft Corporation.
How to open REA file?
The main problem with Readme Text is that the REA file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that REA files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the REA 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 Windows Notepad
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Windows Notepad is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Windows Notepad 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 REA.
Programs to open REA file
Remember to download programs supporting REA files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Windows Notepad with REA files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the REA file to open in the Windows Notepad 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. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the REA file with the Windows Notepad application.
Step 3. Update Windows Notepad to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Windows Notepad program, it is possible that Readme Text requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the Microsoft Corporation website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the REA 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 REA file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
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. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our REA file. Sometimes virus-infected REA files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of REA file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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.
There can be many reasons for the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged REA files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting N/A, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file REA 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the REA file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. 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 REA file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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