Tips to open TRA file
Can't open the TRA file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open TRA files as well as a list of programs that support TRA files.
TRA file extension
| File Name |
WinTrack Railroad Track Format |
| File Developer |
WinTrack |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The TRA file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the TRA files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the TRA file on each system platform.
What is TRA file?
The TRA file has been categorized as Data Files. It was designed by WinTrack. In addition to this file, the Data Files category includes 1326 related files. WinTrack Railroad Track Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The main program that supports this format is WinTrack. This was created by Ing.-Büro Schneider. There are also 1 alternative programs to handle the TRA file. The True Basic Bronze Edition programs will also handle the file when the WinTrack program does not fulfill its role.
How to open TRA file?
An often recurring problem with WinTrack Railroad Track Format is that TRA is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that TRA files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the TRA 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 WinTrack
The first step is to check if the computer has the WinTrack program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name WinTrack in it. 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 TRA files.
Programs to open TRA file
Remember to download programs supporting TRA files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of WinTrack with TRA files
If, despite the installed application, the TRA file does not start in the WinTrack application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select 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. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the WinTrack application as the default for handling the TRA file.
Step 3. Update WinTrack to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the WinTrack program, it is possible that WinTrack Railroad Track Format requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Ing.-Büro Schneider page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the TRA file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the TRA 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. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file TRA or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected TRA files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of TRA 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 ability to automatically repair TRA file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact WinTrack
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file TRA 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. If possible, you can try to move the TRA file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the TRA file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file TRA to close. However, some background programs may block the TRA file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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