Tips to open TRAW file
Can't open the TRAW file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open TRAW files as well as a list of programs that support TRAW files.
TRAW file extension
| File Name |
PLINK Variant-major Additive Component Format |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The TRAW file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the TRAW files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the TRAW file on each system platform.
What is TRAW file?
The file with the extension TRAW is the Misc Files file type. In addition to this file, the Misc Files category includes 6033 related files. PLINK Variant-major Additive Component Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The PLINK application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Christopher Chang.
How to open TRAW file?
The main problem with PLINK Variant-major Additive Component Format is that the TRAW file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file TRAW to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the TRAW 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 PLINK
The first step is to check if the computer has the PLINK program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name PLINK in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support TRAW files.
Programs to open TRAW file
Remember to download programs supporting TRAW files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of PLINK with TRAW files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the TRAW file still does not use the PLINK program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the TRAW file with the PLINK program.
Step 3. Update PLINK to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the PLINK program, it is possible that PLINK Variant-major Additive Component Format requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Christopher Chang website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the TRAW file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the TRAW file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. 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 TRAW file. However, remember that not every infected TRAW file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the TRAW file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular TRAW file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting , 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 TRAW files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the TRAW file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the TRAW file is blocked by the first application to open it. 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.
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