CLSID File Extension

What is CLSID file?

CLSID is a file extension commonly associated with CLSID Identifier Format files. CLSID file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Linux, Mac OS, Windows system platform. Files with CLSID extension are categorized as Settings Files files. The Settings Files subset comprises 1305 various file formats. The most popular program for handling CLSID files is Sublime Text, but users can choose among 7 different programs that support this file format. Sublime Text software was developed by Sublime HQ Pty Ltd, and on its official website you may find more information about CLSID files or the Sublime Text software program.

Programs which support CLSID file extension

Below you will find an index of software programs that can be used to open CLSID files divided into 3 categories according to system platform supported. Files with CLSID 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: 05/19/2020

How to open file with CLSID extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening CLSID files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with CLSID extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Get the Sublime Text

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports CLSID files installed on the system. This one is an easy one. Select Sublime Text or one of the recommended programs (for example, PSPad, NotePad++ text editor, Atom) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit Sublime Text website and download the installer.

Step 2. Check the version of Sublime Text and update if needed

If you already have Sublime Text installed on your systems and CLSID files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. If you have an older version of Sublime Text installed, it may not support CLSID format. The latest version of Sublime Text should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open CLSID files to Sublime Text

After installing Sublime Text (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open CLSID files. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Right-click the CLSID file and choose 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 Sublime Text is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open CLSID files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected CLSID file open the file menu and choose Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with CLSID extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the CLSID is not faulty

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the CLSID file in question. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

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

Should it happed that the CLSID is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the CLSID file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. CLSID file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Ensure the file with CLSID extension is complete and error-free

If the CLSID file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. If the CLSID file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the CLSID Identifier Format file.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Sublime Text

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with CLSID 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 CLSID Identifier Format files and ensure security of your device and operating system. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle CLSID files.

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