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Basic information about ENQ file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension ENQ（*.ENQ or *.enq）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the ENQ file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the ENQ file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the ENQ file with their brief description and a list of programs that support ENQ file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the ENQ file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the ENQ file?
  • How to open a ENQ file?
  • What programs do I need to open a ENQ file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a ENQ file?
  • How to convert ENQ files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to ENQ file format?


1.Detail information about ENQ file extension: EndNote Search Options File

File type EndNote Search Options File Category Data Files
Developer Thomson Reuters File format Binary
Description ENQ file is a EndNote Search Options File developed by Thomson Reuters. File created by EndNote, a program used for managing citation information; saves options for performing a citation search; may include author name matches, journal matches, date ranges, or other filtering parameters; helps save complicated search criteria; can be transferred between EndNote users for sharing search options.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ENQ files

Windows		 Thomson Reuters EndNote

macOS		 Thomson Reuters EndNote



How to convert ENQ files to another file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for ENQ files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve ENQ to another files conversion, you may use the option.

ENQ to ENL


Can't open a ENQ file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.ENQ”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the ENQ extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support ENQ file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of ENQ files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a ENQ file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a ENQ file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a ENQ file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the ENQ file is damaged.
  • Whether the ENQ file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the ENQ file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the ENQ file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the ENQ file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a ENQ file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a ENQ file.

If the ENQ file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.