CONFLUENCE File Extension

What is CONFLUENCE file?

CONFLUENCE filename suffix is mostly used for Eclipse Mylyn WikiText Confluence files. The Eclipse Foundation defined the Eclipse Mylyn WikiText Confluence format standard. CONFLUENCE file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Files with CONFLUENCE extension are categorized as Settings Files files. The Settings Files subset comprises 1305 various file formats. The most popular software that supports CONFLUENCE files is Eclipse. Eclipse software was developed by The Eclipse Foundation, and on its official website you may find more information about CONFLUENCE files or the Eclipse software program.

Programs which support CONFLUENCE file extension

The following listing features CONFLUENCE-compatible programs. Files with CONFLUENCE 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 CONFLUENCE extension?

Problems with accessing CONFLUENCE may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with CONFLUENCE extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with CONFLUENCE files.

Step 1. Get the Eclipse

Problems with opening and working with CONFLUENCE files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with CONFLUENCE files being present on your machine. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download Eclipse and install it on your device. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support CONFLUENCE files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download Eclipse installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit The Eclipse Foundation website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Eclipse

If you already have Eclipse installed on your systems and CONFLUENCE 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 Eclipse installed, it may not support CONFLUENCE format. The most recent version of Eclipse is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate Eclipse Mylyn WikiText Confluence files with Eclipse

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

Change the default application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the CONFLUENCE file
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Eclipse is installed, check the Always use this app to open CONFLUENCE files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Change the default application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with CONFLUENCE extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select Eclipse and click Change for all...
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with CONFLUENCE extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Verify that the CONFLUENCE is not faulty

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper CONFLUENCE file. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Verify that the CONFLUENCE in question is not infected with a computer virus

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the CONFLUENCE file hinders attempts to open it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. If the scanner detected that the CONFLUENCE file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

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

If you obtained the problematic CONFLUENCE file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. It could happen the the download process of file with CONFLUENCE 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. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Eclipse Mylyn WikiText Confluence file.

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

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

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with Eclipse Mylyn WikiText Confluence files. It may be the case that the CONFLUENCE files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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