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Basic information about JOE file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension JOE（*.JOE or *.joe）, 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 JOE file yourself.

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


1.Detail information about JOE file extension: JOE Document

File type JOE Document Category Text Files
Developer Cyril Hicks File format Text
Description JOE file is a JOE Document developed by Cyril Hicks. File created by Cyril Hicks; contains simple text; saved in a proprietary format and can only be opened by the .joe Editor; includes multiple features, e.g., it cannot be edited once saved, cannot be exported as a different file type, and cannot be chosen as a valid filetype or as a default type.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert JOE files

Windows		 .joe Editor



Can't open a JOE 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.JOE”。

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 JOE extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support JOE 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 JOE 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 JOE file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a JOE 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 JOE file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the JOE 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.