LIGHTINGLIBRARY File Extension

What is LIGHTINGLIBRARY file?

LIGHTINGLIBRARY filename suffix is mostly used for Corel Painter Lighting Presets Format files. LIGHTINGLIBRARY file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Mac OS, Windows system platform. LIGHTINGLIBRARY file belongs to the Settings Files category just like 1305 other filename extensions listed in our database. Users are advised to use Corel Painter software for managing LIGHTINGLIBRARY files, although 1 other programs can also handle this type of file. Software named Corel Painter was created by Corel Corporation. In order to find more detailed information on the software and LIGHTINGLIBRARY files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support LIGHTINGLIBRARY file extension

The list that follows enumerates programs compatible with LIGHTINGLIBRARY files, divided into 2 categories based on operating system on which they are available. Files with LIGHTINGLIBRARY extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

Updated: 04/14/2020

How to open file with LIGHTINGLIBRARY extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening LIGHTINGLIBRARY files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with LIGHTINGLIBRARY files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Download and install Corel Painter

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports LIGHTINGLIBRARY files installed on the system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download Corel Painter and install it on your device. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading Corel Painter installed is by going to developer’s website (Corel Corporation) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update Corel Painter to the latest version

You still cannot access LIGHTINGLIBRARY files although Corel Painter is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. The reason that Corel Painter cannot handle files with LIGHTINGLIBRARY may be that the software is outdated. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Corel Painter.

Step 3. Set the default application to open LIGHTINGLIBRARY files to Corel Painter

If you have the latest version of Corel Painter installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage LIGHTINGLIBRARY 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 LIGHTINGLIBRARY with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Corel Painter is installed, check the Always use this app to open LIGHTINGLIBRARY files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with LIGHTINGLIBRARY extension, select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with LIGHTINGLIBRARY extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Ensure that the LIGHTINGLIBRARY file is complete and free of errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the LIGHTINGLIBRARY file is valid. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Verify that the LIGHTINGLIBRARY in question is not infected with a computer virus

Should it happed that the LIGHTINGLIBRARY is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. If the scanner detected that the LIGHTINGLIBRARY file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

Did you receive the LIGHTINGLIBRARY file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. 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. When downloading the file with LIGHTINGLIBRARY extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

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 Corel Painter Lighting Presets Format file.

4. Check whether your system can handle Corel Painter

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

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

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Corel Painter Lighting Presets Format file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with LIGHTINGLIBRARY files affecting older versions of given software.

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