TGO is a file extension commonly associated with Terragen 2 Object files. Planetside Software defined the Terragen 2 Object format standard. TGO files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. TGO file belongs to the 3D Image Files category just like 622 other filename extensions listed in our database. The most popular program for handling TGO files is TerraGen, but users can choose among 1 different programs that support this file format. Software named TerraGen was created by Planetside Software. In order to find more detailed information on the software and TGO files, check the developer’s official website.
Below is a table that list programs that support TGO files. TGO files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.
There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening TGO files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with TGO files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.
The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening TGO files is that no program that can handle TGO files is installed on user’s system. This one is an easy one. Select TerraGen or one of the recommended programs (for example, 3D Object Converter) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support TGO files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading TerraGen installed is by going to developer’s website (Planetside Software) and downloading the software using provided links.
If you already have TerraGen installed on your systems and TGO files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. This can be one of the causes why TGO files are not compatible with TerraGen. The latest version of TerraGen should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.
After installing TerraGen (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open TGO files. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.
Change the default application in Windows
Change the default application in Mac OS
Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the TGO file is valid. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.
If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the TGO file hinders attempts to open it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. If the TGO file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.
Did you receive the TGO file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. 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 TGO file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.
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 Terragen 2 Object file.
The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support TGO files. Close all running programs and try opening the TGO file.
Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Terragen 2 Object files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It may be the case that the TGO files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.
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