Tips to open XMLTV file
Can't open the XMLTV file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open XMLTV files as well as a list of programs that support XMLTV files.
XMLTV file extension
| File Name |
Prog Guide Xmltv Data Format |
| File Category |
Text Files |
The XMLTV file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the XMLTV files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the XMLTV file on each system platform.
What is XMLTV file?
The file with the extension XMLTV is the Text Files file type. In addition to this file, the Text Files category includes 440 related files. Prog Guide Xmltv Data Format is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is Prog Guide. This was created by Prog.
How to open XMLTV file?
The main problem with Prog Guide Xmltv Data Format is that the XMLTV file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file XMLTV 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 XMLTV 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 Prog Guide
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Prog Guide is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Prog Guide in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file XMLTV with Prog Guide. Below is a list of programs that support the file XMLTV.
Programs to open XMLTV file
Remember to download programs supporting XMLTV files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Prog Guide with XMLTV files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the XMLTV file to open in the Prog Guide 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the XMLTV file with the Prog Guide application.
Step 3. Update Prog Guide to the latest version
If, however, after binding Prog Guide with Prog Guide Xmltv Data 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 Prog website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the XMLTV file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to XMLTV files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the XMLTV file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected XMLTV 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 XMLTV file. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair XMLTV 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.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file XMLTV 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 operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move XMLTV to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the XMLTV 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. However, some background programs may block the XMLTV file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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