Tips to open TFRD file
Can't open the TFRD file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open TFRD files as well as a list of programs that support TFRD files.
TFRD file extension
| File Name |
Tape Image Format Requirements Document |
| File Developer |
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency |
| File Category |
GIS Files |
The TFRD file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the TFRD files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the TFRD file on each system platform.
What is TFRD file?
The file in the TFRD format belongs to the GIS Files category. It was designed by National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. GIS Files consists of 255 similar files. Tape Image Format Requirements 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 Linux, Windows. It is recommended to use ENVI to handle this file. This is a program created by Exelis Visual Information Solutions. There are also 5 alternative programs to handle the TFRD file. VITec PC, RemoteView, Image Scout, VITec ELT will apply when it is not possible to use ENVI.
How to open TFRD file?
The most common problem when using Tape Image Format Requirements Document is that a specific TFRD is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open TFRD, 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 TFRD 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 ENVI
In this case, you should first verify that the ENVI application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name ENVI into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open TFRD files.
Programs to open TFRD file
Remember to download programs supporting TFRD files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of ENVI with TFRD files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the TFRD file still does not use the ENVI program, it means no association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the ENVI application as the default for handling the TFRD file.
Step 3. Update ENVI to the latest version
If, despite the association of the ENVI program with the Tape Image Format Requirements Document file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Exelis Visual Information Solutions website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the TFRD 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 is most often caused by a problem while downloading the TFRD file. 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. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the TFRD file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected TFRD files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the TFRD 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. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair TFRD file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file TFRD 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.
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 TFRD 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. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the TFRD file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the TFRD file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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