File extension AXE
| File type | Microsoft Autoroute Map Format |
| Developer | Microsoft |
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What is a AXE file?
AXE is a GIS (Geographical Information System) file format associated with Microsoft Streets & Trips application. AXE files store maps used by this application.
AXE map files are limited to the US territories. AXE files are now obsolete as Microsoft discontinued it Streets & Trips project. Maps in AXE files should not be truster as they contain outdated information and might be misleading.
Program(s) that can open the .AXE file
How to open AXE files
If you cannot open the AXE file on your computer - there may be several reasons. The first and most important reason (the most common) is the lack of a suitable software that supports AXE among those that are installed on your device.
A very simple way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been done – the software supporting the AXE file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the AXE format files
The inability to open and operate the AXE file does not necessarily mean that you do not have an appropriate software installed on your computer. There may be other problems that also block our ability to operate the Microsoft Autoroute Map Format file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a AXE file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the AXE file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the AXE from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the AXE format
- The AXE file which is being opened is infected with an undesirable malware.
- The computer does not have enough hardware resources to cope with the opening of the AXE file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a AXE file are out of date.
If you are sure that all of these reasons do not exist in your case (or have already been eliminated), the AXE file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the AXE file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the AXE file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
Updated 12/11/2021
How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.AXE) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected AXE file. From the drop-down menu select "Choose default program", then click "Browse" and find the desired program. The whole operation must be confirmed by clicking OK. The second and more difficult to do is associate the AXE file extension to the corresponding software in the Windows Registry.
Is there one way to open unknown files?
Many files contain only simple text data. It is possible that while opening unknown files (e.g. AXE) with a simple text editor like Windows Notepad will allow us to see some of the data encoded in the file. This method allows you to preview the contents of many files, but probably not in such a structure as a program dedicated to support them.