CHEM File Extension

What is CHEM file?

CHEM is a file extension commonly associated with WRF/CHEM Chemical Data Format files. CHEM file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Files with CHEM extension are categorized as Misc Files files. The Misc Files subset comprises 6033 various file formats. The most popular software that supports CHEM files is bqEASY. On the official website of Texas Instruments Inc. developer not only will you find detailed information about thebqEASY software, but also about CHEM and other supported file formats.

Programs which support CHEM file extension

The following listing features CHEM-compatible programs. Files with CHEM suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

Updated: 08/19/2020

How to open file with CHEM extension?

Being unable to open files with CHEM extension can be have various origins. Fortunately, most common problems with CHEM files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with CHEM files.

Step 1. Download and install bqEASY

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports CHEM files installed on the system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download bqEASY and install it on your device. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support CHEM files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download bqEASY installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Texas Instruments Inc. website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of bqEASY and update if needed

If the problems with opening CHEM files still occur even after installing bqEASY, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of bqEASY is available. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. This can be one of the causes why CHEM files are not compatible with bqEASY. The most recent version of bqEASY is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open CHEM files to bqEASY

If you have the latest version of bqEASY installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage CHEM on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Clicking the CHEM with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where bqEASY is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open CHEM files and clicking OK.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with CHEM extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select bqEASY and click Change for all...
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with CHEM extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Check the CHEM for errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the CHEM file in question. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. The CHEM may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

Should it happed that the CHEM is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the CHEM file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the CHEM file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

Did you receive the CHEM file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. When downloading the file with CHEM extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the WRF/CHEM Chemical Data Format file again.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run bqEASY

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with CHEM extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with WRF/CHEM Chemical Data Format files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It may be the case that the CHEM files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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