File extension .ERR
Full Name | Developer | Category |
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Error Log Format | N/A | Text Files |
The .ERR file extension is an information log file created by a variety of Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux operating systems during the normal running of programs, as well as during the installation or uninstallation of new programs. It typically contains diagnostics messages and warnings about problems that have occurred or errors that were detected while running software.
This type of error log file is generally created automatically unless the user’s general log settings are changed. In some cases, a user-created log file may also use this format for compatibility with standard parsing utilities, such as MS-DOS, UNIX, or PowerShell. The content within the file and instructions for correct usage can vary between applications, but may include system resource warnings, memory access issues, program execution failure codes, application version numbers, and other related error messages.
Similar File Extensions
Other error logging files that share similar file extensions include: .LGO, .LOG, .ER1, and ER2.
Programs for WINDOWS system
Programs for MAC system
After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .ERR) with the new application. If this does not happen, we can help the system a bit by selecting the software for it, which it should always use to open files with the .ERR extension.
When choosing the software we can select the system to use this software every time.
Remember!
Using it for the first time it is good to check whether the .ERR file opened in the application can be read by us and opens in a way that allows us to use it. If everything is in order, select this option the next time you open a file with the .ERR extension. However, if the file has not opened correctly, we have to look for a different software, with which we can open files with the .ERR extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .ERR file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.
Other instructions
If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .ERR file has not meet your expectations, you can try searching other websites. But remember to avoid downloading programs "that can open any file". These applications not only have very limited functionality, but may also expose you to expense tens of dollars when purchasing a license.
In the vast majority of cases you will find the program dedicated to support the .ERR file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .ERR file) will be extended to the maximum.
It is also good to check
- if the .ERR file has no errors
- or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly
Author’s guidelines

Mr B. Adam
Author of the guidelines / Founder of FileExtension.info
New technologies enthusiast, helping to solve problems with the files.
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