XLOG File Extension

What is XLOG file?

XLOG is a file extension commonly associated with Logging XML Database Log Format files. XLOG file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Linux, Mac OS, Windows system platform. Files with XLOG extension are categorized as Text Files files. The Text Files subset comprises 440 various file formats. Users are advised to use Sublime Text software for managing XLOG files, although 7 other programs can also handle this type of file. Software named Sublime Text was created by Sublime HQ Pty Ltd. In order to find more detailed information on the software and XLOG files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support XLOG file extension

The following list contains programs grouped by 3 operating systems that support XLOG files. Files with XLOG 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: 03/20/2020

How to open file with XLOG extension?

Problems with accessing XLOG may be due to various reasons. Fortunately, most common problems with XLOG files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Install Sublime Text software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening XLOG files is that no program that can handle XLOG files is installed on user’s system. This issue can be addressed by downloading and installing Sublime Text or different compatible program, such as PSPad, NotePad++ text editor, Atom. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. If you want to download Sublime Text installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Sublime HQ Pty Ltd website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of Sublime Text and update if needed

If you already have Sublime Text installed on your systems and XLOG files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. This can be one of the causes why XLOG files are not compatible with Sublime Text. The latest version of Sublime Text should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign Sublime Text to XLOG files

If you have the latest version of Sublime Text installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage XLOG 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

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the XLOG file
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Sublime Text is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open XLOG files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected XLOG file open the file menu and choose Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• 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 XLOG extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the XLOG 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 XLOG file. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

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

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

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the XLOG 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 XLOG 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

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 Logging XML Database Log Format file.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Sublime Text

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

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

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Logging XML Database Log Format files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with XLOG files affecting older versions of given software.

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