LOCRES File Extension

What is LOCRES file?

LOCRES filename suffix is mostly used for Unreal Tournament Localization Data Format files. LOCRES file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. LOCRES file format, along with 1509 other file formats, belongs to the Game Files category. The software recommended for managing LOCRES files is Unreal Tournament. Unreal Tournament software was developed by Epic Games, Inc., and on its official website you may find more information about LOCRES files or the Unreal Tournament software program.

Programs which support LOCRES file extension

Programs that can handle LOCRES files are as follows. Files with LOCRES 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: 11/26/2020

How to open file with LOCRES extension?

Being unable to open files with LOCRES extension can be have various origins. What is important, all common issues related to files with LOCRES 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 LOCRES files.

Step 1. Get the Unreal Tournament

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening LOCRES files is that no program that can handle LOCRES files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the Unreal Tournament 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. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit Unreal Tournament website and download the installer.

Step 2. Check the version of Unreal Tournament and update if needed

If you already have Unreal Tournament installed on your systems and LOCRES files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. If you have an older version of Unreal Tournament installed, it may not support LOCRES format. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Unreal Tournament.

Step 3. Assign Unreal Tournament to LOCRES files

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

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the LOCRES file
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Unreal Tournament installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open LOCRES files box and clicking OK button.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• Right-click the LOCRES file and select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with LOCRES extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Verify that the LOCRES is not faulty

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

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

If the LOCRES is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Scan the LOCRES file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the LOCRES file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Verify that the LOCRES file’s structure is intact

Did you receive the LOCRES 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 LOCRES extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

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. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Unreal Tournament Localization Data Format file.

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

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with LOCRES 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 Unreal Tournament Localization Data Format file. It may be the case that the LOCRES files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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