Tips to open SGL file

Can't open the SGL file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open SGL files as well as a list of programs that support SGL files.

SGL file extension

File Name OpenOffice.org/StarOffice Master Document
File Category Document Files

The SGL file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SGL files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SGL file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 5
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is SGL file?

The SGL file has been categorized as Document Files. In addition to this file, the Document Files category includes 574 related files. OpenOffice.org/StarOffice Master Document is most often found on 2 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on , Windows. It is recommended to use StarOffice to handle this file. This is a program created by Oracle Corporation. There are also 5 alternative programs to handle the SGL file. You can use Apache OpenOffice, LibreOffice, LibreOffice Writer, OpenOffice.org Writer in case StarOffice cannot be used.

How to open SGL file?

An often recurring problem with OpenOffice.org/StarOffice Master Document is that SGL is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file SGL 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 SGL 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 StarOffice

The first step is to check if the computer has the StarOffice program installed. This can be achieved by typing StarOffice into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support SGL files.

Step 2. Create association of StarOffice with SGL files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the SGL file still does not use the StarOffice program, it means no 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 set the program to handle this type. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the SGL file with the StarOffice application.

Step 3. Update StarOffice to the latest version

If, however, after binding StarOffice with OpenOffice.org/StarOffice Master Document there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Oracle Corporation page and install.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the SGL file

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to SGL files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the SGL file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected SGL files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of SGL 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 this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged SGL files. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact N/A
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file SGL 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. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the SGL 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. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. 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.