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File Extension XLR
Name: XLR
or .xlr
Description: Microsoft Works spreadsheet or chart. Microsoft
Works is a program of basic productivity tools including a
word processing program and a spreadsheet program.
Spreadsheets made using Microsoft Works are saved with the
XLR file extension.
Author:
Microsoft Corporation
Category:
Data file
File Type:
Data file
Problems:
Are you having a difficult time opening XLR files? It’s
possible that you don’t have the Microsoft Works installed
on your PC or that you have a registry-related error. XLR
files require a compatible software application such as
Microsoft Works or Microsoft Excel installed on your
computer in order to open properly. To rule out a registry
error, run our free registry scan.
Manual
Removal Instructions: To manually remove a XLR file,
right-click the Start button and click on Explore. This step
opens up Windows Explorer. Find your hard drive in the list
on the left side and double-click it. Next, go to the Search
bar and type in: *.XLR
Windows
will search your hard drive for all files ending with the
XLR file extension. Once the list of XLR files is displayed,
choose the specific XLR file you’d like to delete and
right-click it. Click Delete from the menu and then click on
Yes when asked if you are sure you want to send the XLR file
to the Recycle Bin.
Solution/Recommendations: If you are having trouble with the
File Extension XLR or the Microsoft Works applications, make sure you
are running the latest version of MS Works. Microsoft
patches and updates their software regularly fixing known
problems with the various applications.
In
addition, XLR file corruption and missing file associations
can often be linked to registry-related errors. Because of
this, we highly recommend a registry scan to rule out
potential problems with the registry itself.
If you
have Microsoft Works installed on your PC and are still
having trouble opening XLR files, go back into Windows
Explorer and right-click on the XLR file you’d like to open.
Click on Open With and then click on Choose Default Program.
A list of recommended programs will be displayed. If
Microsoft Works is listed, click the appropriate MS Works
icon or link. Next, place a check mark in the check box that
says, “Always use the selected program to open this kind of
file.”
Resources:
http://www.microsoft.com/products/works/default.mspx
Microsoft Works Update Center
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