Tips to open SXG file

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

SXG file extension

File Name Apache OpenOffice Master Document
File Developer Oracle
File Category Text Files

The SXG file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SXG files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SXG file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 3
  • 3
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is SXG file?

The file with the extension SXG is the Text Files file type. The author of this format is Oracle. Additionally, the Text Files category contains 440 of other files. Apache OpenOffice Master Document is most often found on 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 main program that supports this format is Apache OpenOffice. This was created by Apache Software Foundation. Alternatively, you can use 7 other programs. LibreOffice, NeoOffice, StarOffice will apply when it is not possible to use Apache OpenOffice.

How to open SXG file?

The main problem with Apache OpenOffice Master Document is that the SXG file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file SXG 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 SXG 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 Apache OpenOffice

The first step is to check if the computer has the Apache OpenOffice program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Apache OpenOffice in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file SXG with Apache OpenOffice. Below you will find a list of applications that support SXG files.

Step 2. Create association of Apache OpenOffice with SXG files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the SXG file to open in the Apache OpenOffice application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the SXG file with the Apache OpenOffice application.

Step 3. Update Apache OpenOffice to the latest version

If, however, after binding Apache OpenOffice with Apache OpenOffice Master Document there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Apache Software Foundation website or update the program from the application.

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

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the SXG file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
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. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the SXG file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover SXG files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the SXG 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.
There can be many reasons for the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular SXG file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Oracle, 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 SXG files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. If possible, you can try to move the SXG file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file SXG to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If the problem persists, restart the machine.