ES2 File Extension

What is ES2 file?

Full format name of files that use ES2 extension is E-Studio 2.0 Experiment Format. E-Studio 2.0 Experiment Format specification was created by Psychology Software Tools. ES2 files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. ES2 file belongs to the Data Files category just like 1326 other filename extensions listed in our database. Tools E-Prime supports ES2 files and is the most frequently used program to handle such files, yet 1 other tools may also be used.

Programs which support ES2 file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support ES2 files. Files with ES2 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 ES2 extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening ES2 files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with ES2 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 ES2 files.

Step 1. Download and install Tools E-Prime

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports ES2 files installed on the system. This issue can be addressed by downloading and installing Tools E-Prime or different compatible program, such as E-Prime. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading Tools E-Prime installed is by going to developer’s website () and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of Tools E-Prime and update if needed

If you already have Tools E-Prime installed on your systems and ES2 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. The reason that Tools E-Prime cannot handle files with ES2 may be that the software is outdated. The most recent version of Tools E-Prime is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign Tools E-Prime to ES2 files

After installing Tools E-Prime (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open ES2 files. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Right-click the ES2 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 Tools E-Prime is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open ES2 files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected ES2 file open the file menu and choose Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• 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 ES2 extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the ES2 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 ES2 file. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. The ES2 may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the ES2 is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Scan the ES2 file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the ES2 file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Verify that the ES2 file’s structure is intact

If the ES2 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 ES2 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.

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 E-Studio 2.0 Experiment Format file.

4. Check whether your system can handle Tools E-Prime

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support ES2 files. Close all running programs and try opening the ES2 file.

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 E-Studio 2.0 Experiment Format files. It may be the case that the ES2 files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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