XG1 File Extension

What is XG1 file?

XG1 filename suffix is mostly used for Corel Paradox Secondary Index files. Corel Corporation defined the Corel Paradox Secondary Index format standard. XG1 files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. XG1 file belongs to the Misc Files category just like 6033 other filename extensions listed in our database. Users are advised to use WordPerfect Office software for managing XG1 files, although 1 other programs can also handle this type of file. WordPerfect Office software was developed by Corel Corporation, and on its official website you may find more information about XG1 files or the WordPerfect Office software program.

Programs which support XG1 file extension

The following listing features XG1-compatible programs. Files with XG1 extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

How to open file with XG1 extension?

Problems with accessing XG1 may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with XG1 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 WordPerfect Office

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening XG1 files is that no program that can handle XG1 files is installed on user’s system. This issue can be addressed by downloading and installing WordPerfect Office or different compatible program, such as Corel Paradox. 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 WordPerfect Office installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Corel Corporation website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Update WordPerfect Office to the latest version

If the problems with opening XG1 files still occur even after installing WordPerfect Office, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of WordPerfect Office is available. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. The reason that WordPerfect Office cannot handle files with XG1 may be that the software is outdated. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using WordPerfect Office.

Step 3. Assign WordPerfect Office to XG1 files

If you have the latest version of WordPerfect Office installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage XG1 on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Clicking the XG1 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
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where WordPerfect Office is installed, check the Always use this app to open XG1 files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with XG1 extension, select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with XG1 extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the XG1 is not faulty

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the XG1 file is valid. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Check the XG1 file for viruses or malware

Should it happed that the XG1 is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the XG1 file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. XG1 file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the XG1 file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. 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. When downloading the file with XG1 extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

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 Corel Paradox Secondary Index file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run WordPerfect Office

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support XG1 files. Close all running programs and try opening the XG1 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 Corel Paradox Secondary Index files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with XG1 files affecting older versions of given software.

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