VRG File Extension

What is VRG file?

VRG filename suffix is mostly used for ViewRanger Map files. ViewRanger Map format was developed by Augmentra Ltd.. VRG files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. VRG file format, along with 255 other file formats, belongs to the GIS Files category. The most popular software that supports VRG files is ViewRanger. ViewRanger software was developed by Augmentra Ltd., and on its official website you may find more information about VRG files or the ViewRanger software program.

Programs which support VRG file extension

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

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening VRG files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with VRG files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with VRG files.

Step 1. Install ViewRanger software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening VRG files is that no program that can handle VRG files is installed on user’s system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download ViewRanger and install it on your device. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. If you want to download ViewRanger installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Augmentra Ltd. website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Update ViewRanger to the latest version

If you already have ViewRanger installed on your systems and VRG files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. If you have an older version of ViewRanger installed, it may not support VRG format. The latest version of ViewRanger should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open VRG files to ViewRanger

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate VRG files with latest version of ViewRanger 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.

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 VRG file
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where ViewRanger is installed, check the Always use this app to open VRG files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• Right-click the VRG 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
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with VRG extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Ensure that the VRG file is complete and free of errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the VRG file in question. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Check the VRG file for viruses or malware

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the VRG file hinders attempts to open it. Scan the VRG file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. VRG file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

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

If the VRG 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 VRG extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

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 out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the ViewRanger Map file.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open ViewRanger

If the systems has insufficient resources to open VRG files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

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 ViewRanger Map file. It may be the case that the VRG files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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