LOG Files: What It Is and How to Open It

If you've received LOG files and can't open them for some reason, and you want to know what it is and what to do about it, keep on reading!

LOG files are typically a type of binary file used by certain software, and many software packages can share a common file extension. In the case of files with the LOG extension, popular software packages such as Pro/ENGINEER, LabVIEW Binary Datalog, and TrialDirector Load File can all open it.


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How to Open Your LOG File

The easiest way to open file extension LOG is to try downloading some of the most popular software that uses LOG extension. The most well-known programs associated with LOG files include Pro/ENGINEER, LabVIEW Binary Datalog, and TrialDirector Load File.

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As you may already know, if you have Pro/ENGINEER, LabVIEW Binary Datalog, or TrialDirector Load File, you can simply double-click on your LOG and it should open up. But what if your software does not open the file?

First, try right-clicking on the file and selecting "Open With..." and select Pro/ENGINEER, LabVIEW Binary Datalog, or TrialDirector Load File from the dropdown list. If that didn't work, go into the file associations settings of Windows, and set Pro/ENGINEER, LabVIEW Binary Datalog, or TrialDirector Load File to open LOG files by default.

Please note that LOG file extensions may not be limited to Pro/ENGINEER, LabVIEW Binary Datalog, or TrialDirector Load File only. You could always do a Google search to find other software that uses LOG files and download that to try to open your file.

Still no luck? Get in touch with the developer of the software title to see if they can be of assistance. If your software does not have an identified developer in the chart below, a quick web search of the software title should give you some clues on who to contact.

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Software Developer
Pro/ENGINEER PTC
LabVIEW Binary Datalog National Instruments Corporation
TrialDirector Load File inData Corporation
SeeYou Flight Data Naviter
PDP-10 Batch Log File PC Software Company
HijackThis Log File Trend Micro Incorporated
ProWORX Nxt Text Log File Schneider Electric
MS HTMLHelp Log Microsoft Programmer
Log File Unknown
Wise Installer Log Symantec Corporation


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