RDLX File Extension

What is RDLX file?

Full format name of files that use RDLX extension is Power View Project Format. Microsoft defined the Power View Project Format format standard. RDLX files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. RDLX file belongs to the Data Files category just like 1326 other filename extensions listed in our database. The most popular program for handling RDLX files is Microsoft Power View, but users can choose among 1 different programs that support this file format.

Programs which support RDLX file extension

Programs that can handle RDLX files are as follows. RDLX files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with RDLX extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening RDLX files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with RDLX 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 Microsoft Power View

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports RDLX files installed on the system. This one is an easy one. Select Microsoft Power View or one of the recommended programs (for example, Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. If you want to download Microsoft Power View installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of Microsoft Power View and update if needed

If you already have Microsoft Power View installed on your systems and RDLX 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 Microsoft Power View installed, it may not support RDLX 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 Microsoft Power View.

Step 3. Set the default application to open RDLX files to Microsoft Power View

After installing Microsoft Power View (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open RDLX files. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Right-click the RDLX file and choose Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Microsoft Power View is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open RDLX 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 RDLX extension, select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select Microsoft Power View and click Change for all...
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with RDLX extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Check the RDLX for errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the RDLX file is valid. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

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

Should it happed that the RDLX is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the RDLX file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

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

Did you receive the RDLX 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. If the RDLX file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Power View Project Format file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Microsoft Power View

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support RDLX files. Close all running programs and try opening the RDLX file.

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

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Power View Project 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 RDLX files.

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