Tips to open XML-LOG file

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

XML-LOG file extension

File Name XML Log Format
File Category Developer Files

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

Operating systems
  • 4
  • 2
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is XML-LOG file?

The XML-LOG file has been categorized as Developer Files. In addition to this file, the Developer Files category includes 1205 related files. XML Log Format is supported by 3 operating systems. The file will work on Linux, Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use Sublime Text to handle this file. This is a program created by Sublime HQ Pty Ltd. There are also 7 alternative programs to handle the XML-LOG file. You can use PSPad, NotePad++ text editor, Atom in case Sublime Text cannot be used.

How to open XML-LOG file?

The main problem with XML Log Format is that the XML-LOG file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file XML-LOG to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the XML-LOG 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 Sublime Text

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Sublime Text is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Sublime Text into the system search engine. 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 XML-LOG files.

Step 2. Create association of Sublime Text with XML-LOG files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the XML-LOG file to open in the Sublime Text application, but you can set it manually. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the XML-LOG file with the Sublime Text program.

Step 3. Update Sublime Text to the latest version

If, however, after binding Sublime Text with XML Log Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Sublime HQ Pty Ltd website and install the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the XML-LOG file

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the XML-LOG file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. 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 XML-LOG file. Sometimes virus-infected XML-LOG 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 XML-LOG files changes over time. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged XML-LOG files. You can restore the file from a backup or use help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted XML-LOG files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move XML-LOG to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with 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 you have to wait for the session to the file XML-LOG 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.