JUDE File Extension

What is JUDE file?

JUDE is a file extension commonly associated with JUDE Project Format files. JUDE files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. JUDE file format, along with 1326 other file formats, belongs to the Data Files category. The most popular program for handling JUDE files is JUDE/Community, but users can choose among 2 different programs that support this file format.

Programs which support JUDE file extension

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

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening JUDE files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with JUDE 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 JUDE files.

Step 1. Download and install JUDE/Community

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening JUDE files is that no program that can handle JUDE files is installed on user’s system. This one is an easy one. Select JUDE/Community or one of the recommended programs (for example, JUDE/Professional, JUDE/Server) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. The safest method of downloading JUDE/Community installed is by going to developer’s website () and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of JUDE/Community and update if needed

You still cannot access JUDE files although JUDE/Community is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. If you have an older version of JUDE/Community installed, it may not support JUDE format. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using JUDE/Community.

Step 3. Assign JUDE/Community to JUDE files

If you have the latest version of JUDE/Community installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage JUDE 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

• Clicking the JUDE 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 JUDE/Community is installed, check the Always use this app to open JUDE files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• Right-click the JUDE 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
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with JUDE extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the JUDE is not faulty

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

1. Check the JUDE file for viruses or malware

If the JUDE is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. If the JUDE file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

Did you receive the JUDE 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 JUDE 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. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the JUDE Project Format file.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open JUDE/Community

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

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with JUDE Project Format files and ensure security of your device and operating system. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle JUDE files.

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