TOR File Extension

What is TOR file?

TOR is a file extension commonly associated with Star Wars: The Old Republic Asset Format files. Star Wars: The Old Republic Asset Format format was developed by LucasArts. TOR file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. TOR file belongs to the Game Files category just like 1509 other filename extensions listed in our database. Star Wars: The Old Republic is by far the most used program for working with TOR files. On the official website of BioWare developer not only will you find detailed information about theStar Wars: The Old Republic software, but also about TOR and other supported file formats.

Programs which support TOR file extension

The following listing features TOR-compatible programs. Files with TOR suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with TOR extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening TOR files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with TOR 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 Star Wars: The Old Republic

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening TOR files is that no program that can handle TOR files is installed on user’s system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download Star Wars: The Old Republic and install it on your device. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit Star Wars: The Old Republic website and download the installer.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Star Wars: The Old Republic

If the problems with opening TOR files still occur even after installing Star Wars: The Old Republic, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Star Wars: The Old Republic is available. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. If you have an older version of Star Wars: The Old Republic installed, it may not support TOR 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 Star Wars: The Old Republic.

Step 3. Assign Star Wars: The Old Republic to TOR files

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate TOR files with latest version of Star Wars: The Old Republic you have installed on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Clicking the TOR with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Star Wars: The Old Republic is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open TOR files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• Right-click the TOR file and select 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 TOR extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Check the TOR for errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the TOR file in question. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Check the TOR file for viruses or malware

Should it happed that the TOR 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 TOR file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the TOR file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. It could happen the the download process of file with TOR extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Star Wars: The Old Republic Asset Format file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle Star Wars: The Old Republic

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

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Star Wars: The Old Republic Asset Format file. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle TOR files.

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