JOURNAL File Extension

What is JOURNAL file?

JOURNAL filename suffix is mostly used for Equitrac Cache Format files. Files with JOURNAL extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with JOURNAL extension are categorized as Misc Files files. The Misc Files subset comprises 6033 various file formats. The most popular software that supports JOURNAL files is Equitrac. On the official website of Nuance Communications, Inc. developer not only will you find detailed information about theEquitrac software, but also about JOURNAL and other supported file formats.

Programs which support JOURNAL file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support JOURNAL files. Files with JOURNAL 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: 08/15/2020

How to open file with JOURNAL extension?

Problems with accessing JOURNAL may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with JOURNAL extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with JOURNAL files.

Step 1. Install Equitrac software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening JOURNAL files is that no program that can handle JOURNAL files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the Equitrac developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. If you want to download Equitrac installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Nuance Communications, Inc. website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Update Equitrac to the latest version

You still cannot access JOURNAL files although Equitrac is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. This can be one of the causes why JOURNAL files are not compatible with Equitrac. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Equitrac.

Step 3. Set the default application to open JOURNAL files to Equitrac

If you have the latest version of Equitrac installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage JOURNAL on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

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

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected JOURNAL file open the file menu and choose Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with JOURNAL extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Check the JOURNAL for errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the JOURNAL file is valid. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Check the JOURNAL file for viruses or malware

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the JOURNAL file hinders attempts to open it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. JOURNAL file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

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

If you obtained the problematic JOURNAL file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. If the JOURNAL file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Equitrac Cache Format file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle Equitrac

If the systems has insufficient resources to open JOURNAL files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with Equitrac Cache Format files. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle JOURNAL files.

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