Tips to open TRX file
Can't open the TRX file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open TRX files as well as a list of programs that support TRX files.
TRX file extension
| File Name |
Visual Studio Test Results Format |
| File Developer |
Microsoft |
| File Category |
Developer Files |
The TRX file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the TRX files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the TRX file on each system platform.
What is TRX file?
The file in the TRX format belongs to the Developer Files category. The author of this format is Microsoft. Developer Files consists of 1205 similar files. Visual Studio Test Results 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. It is recommended to use Microsoft Visual Studio to handle this file. This is a program created by Microsoft Corporation. This file type can also be opened by 1 other programs. MSTest will apply when it is not possible to use Microsoft Visual Studio.
How to open TRX file?
The most common problem when using Visual Studio Test Results Format is that a specific TRX is not associated with the program. This causes the file TRX 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 TRX 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 Microsoft Visual Studio
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Microsoft Visual Studio is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Microsoft Visual Studio in it. 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 TRX files.
Programs to open TRX file
Remember to download programs supporting TRX files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Visual Studio with TRX files
If, despite the installed application, the TRX file does not start in the Microsoft Visual Studio 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. 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. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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 TRX file with the Microsoft Visual Studio program.
Step 3. Update Microsoft Visual Studio to the latest version
If, however, after binding Microsoft Visual Studio with Visual Studio Test Results Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Microsoft Corporation page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the TRX 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 suggests truncating the TRX file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
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. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the TRX file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover TRX files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the TRX file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
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 option of recovering data from damaged TRX files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Microsoft, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted TRX 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. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the TRX file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the TRX file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the TRX file again. 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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