TPO File Extension

What is TPO file?

TPO is a file extension commonly associated with TOPO! MapXchange Document files. TOPO! MapXchange Document format was developed by National Geographic Maps. TPO files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. Files with TPO extension are categorized as GIS Files files. The GIS Files subset comprises 255 various file formats. The most popular program for handling TPO files is TOPO! State and Weekend Explorer, but users can choose among 1 different programs that support this file format. On the official website of National Geographic Maps developer not only will you find detailed information about theTOPO! State and Weekend Explorer software, but also about TPO and other supported file formats.

Programs which support TPO file extension

Programs that can handle TPO files are as follows. Files with TPO 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 TPO extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening TPO files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with TPO 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. Download and install TOPO! State and Weekend Explorer

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports TPO files installed on the system. This issue can be addressed by downloading and installing TOPO! State and Weekend Explorer or different compatible program, such as GPSBabel. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support TPO files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit TOPO! State and Weekend Explorer website and download the installer.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of TOPO! State and Weekend Explorer

You still cannot access TPO files although TOPO! State and Weekend Explorer is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. This can be one of the causes why TPO files are not compatible with TOPO! State and Weekend Explorer. The latest version of TOPO! State and Weekend Explorer should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign TOPO! State and Weekend Explorer to TPO files

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate TPO files with latest version of TOPO! State and Weekend Explorer you have installed on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the TPO file
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the TOPO! State and Weekend Explorer installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open TPO files box and clicking OK button.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected TPO file open the file menu and choose Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select TOPO! State and Weekend Explorer and click Change for all...
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with TPO extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Check the TPO for errors

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

1. The TPO may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the TPO file hinders attempts to open it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the TPO file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Ensure the file with TPO extension is complete and error-free

Did you receive the TPO file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. If the TPO file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run TOPO! State and Weekend Explorer

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

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

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with TOPO! MapXchange Document files. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with TPO files affecting older versions of given software.

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