Tips to open SPR file
Can't open the SPR file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open SPR files as well as a list of programs that support SPR files.
SPR file extension
| File Name |
Microsoft FoxPro Form Source Format |
| File Developer |
Microsoft |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The SPR file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SPR files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SPR file on each system platform.
What is SPR file?
The file in the SPR format belongs to the Data Files category. The creator of this file is Microsoft. In addition to this file, the Data Files category includes 1326 related files. Microsoft FoxPro Form Source Format is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The Visual FoxPro application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Microsoft Corporation. This file type can also be opened by 1 other programs.
How to open SPR file?
The main problem with Microsoft FoxPro Form Source Format is that the SPR file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that SPR files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the SPR 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 Visual FoxPro
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Visual FoxPro is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Visual FoxPro 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 SPR.
Programs to open SPR file
Remember to download programs supporting SPR files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Visual FoxPro with SPR files
If, despite the installed application, the SPR file does not start in the Visual FoxPro 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. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the SPR file with the Visual FoxPro application.
Step 3. Update Visual FoxPro to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Visual FoxPro program, it is possible that Microsoft FoxPro Form Source Format 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 SPR 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:
The SPR file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the SPR file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. 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 SPR file. However, remember that not every infected SPR 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 SPR files changes over time. 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair SPR file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Microsoft
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted SPR files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the SPR 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. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the SPR file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the SPR file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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