CHJ File Extension

What is CHJ file?

CHJ is a file extension commonly associated with IBM SPSS Interview Cache files. IBM defined the IBM SPSS Interview Cache format standard. CHJ files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. Files with CHJ extension are categorized as Misc Files files. The Misc Files subset comprises 6033 various file formats. SPSS is by far the most used program for working with CHJ files. On the official website of IBM developer not only will you find detailed information about theSPSS software, but also about CHJ and other supported file formats.

Programs which support CHJ file extension

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

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening CHJ files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to IBM SPSS Interview Cache files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Download and install SPSS

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports CHJ files installed on the system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download SPSS and install it on your device. 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 SPSS installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit IBM website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of SPSS and update if needed

If you already have SPSS installed on your systems and CHJ 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 SPSS installed, it may not support CHJ format. The latest version of SPSS should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open CHJ files to SPSS

After installing SPSS (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open CHJ files. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Right-click the CHJ file and choose Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where SPSS is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open CHJ files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with CHJ extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• 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 CHJ extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the CHJ is not faulty

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the CHJ file in question. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Check the CHJ file for viruses or malware

If the CHJ 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. CHJ file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Verify that the CHJ file’s structure is intact

If the CHJ file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. When downloading the file with CHJ 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

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the IBM SPSS Interview Cache file again.

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

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

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with IBM SPSS Interview Cache files. It may be the case that the CHJ files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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