How to Open IDX Files

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Double-click on the IDX file.

   The file will automatically open in Notepad on Windows, or in TextEdit on Mac OS X.
   
   If the IDX file fails to open, proceed to the next step.
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   Step 2: Right-click on the IDX file

   , WordPad, Notepad, and TextEdit are examples of text editing programs that can open IDX files.If the IDX file still does not open, proceed to the next step. ,, In some cases, you may be able to open the IDX file using the program that created the file.
   
   For example, if the IDX file originated from Microsoft Outlook Express, you can launch Outlook Express on your computer, and attempt to open the IDX file using Outlook Express. ,
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   Step 3: and select “Open With.” If using Mac OS X

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   Step 4: select “Get Info

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   Step 5: ” then click on “Open With.”

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   Step 6: Select any text editing program installed on your computer.

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   Step 7: Right-click on the IDX file and select “Properties” or “Get Info.”

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   Step 8: Review the file details to determine the origin of the IDX file.

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   Step 9: Launch the program that created the IDX file

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    Step 10: then attempt to open the IDX file using the program.If the IDX file fails to open

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    Step 11: follow the steps outlined in method two of this article to open the file using VideoLAN’s VLC media player.

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