YG5 File Extension

What is YG5 file?

Full format name of files that use YG5 extension is Paradox Data Format. Files with YG5 extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. YG5 file belongs to the Misc Files category just like 6033 other filename extensions listed in our database. The most popular software that supports YG5 files is Corel Paradox. Software named Corel Paradox was created by Corel Corporation. In order to find more detailed information on the software and YG5 files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support YG5 file extension

The following listing features YG5-compatible programs. Files with YG5 suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

Updated: 11/20/2020

How to open file with YG5 extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening YG5 files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Paradox Data Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with YG5 files.

Step 1. Install Corel Paradox software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening YG5 files is that no program that can handle YG5 files is installed on user’s system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download Corel Paradox and install it on your device. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support YG5 files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading Corel Paradox installed is by going to developer’s website (Corel Corporation) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Corel Paradox

If the problems with opening YG5 files still occur even after installing Corel Paradox, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Corel Paradox is available. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. The reason that Corel Paradox cannot handle files with YG5 may be that the software is outdated.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 Corel Paradox.

Step 3. Assign Corel Paradox to YG5 files

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate YG5 files with latest version of Corel Paradox you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

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 YG5 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 Corel Paradox installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open YG5 files box and clicking OK button.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected YG5 file open the file menu and choose Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• 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 YG5 extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Ensure that the YG5 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 YG5 file in question. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. The YG5 may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the YG5 is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the scanner detected that the YG5 file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

Did you receive the YG5 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. When downloading the file with YG5 extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Paradox Data Format file again.

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

If the systems has insufficient resources to open YG5 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 Paradox Data Format file. It may be the case that the YG5 files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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