Open LAE files

  • Full name
    Local Authentication Export
  • Developer
    IBM
Have you encountered a problem with a LAE file? Don’t you know which program opens a file with this extension? You will find all the information you need about working with a LAE file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your LAE file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

Programs which can open a LAE file

How to open file with LAE extension?

In order to open a file with LAE extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening LAE file occurred, it is highly possible that none of the listed programs is present on user’s system. Even if one or more said programs are installed, there may be issues related with given programs. In order to solve a problem with LAE files, follow the instructions below.
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Install IBM Cognos Business Intelligence or other program from the list

Most often resolving problems with opening LAE files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support LAE files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of LAE files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such files.

Set IBM Cognos Business Intelligence as the default program for opening LAE files

It is possible that although a compatible program has been installed on user’s system, it is not used by the system to open it. This may happen because no default application was associated with this type of files. To associate LAE files with given application, select "Open with" from drop-down menu (accessed by right-clicking on the file). Then select from the list the program or application you want to be used to open this type of file. If the IBM Cognos Business Intelligence applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where IBM Cognos Business Intelligence has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with LAE files

Sometimes problems with opening LAE files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as:

  • File data is corrupted
  • LAE files has been not been completely download from the internet (only a part of the data has been downloaded)
  • Currently used user account hasn’t been granted necessary privileges to open LAE files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • LAE file was being copied from a corrupted storage device and is incomplete or data is corrupted. (Copying files from unknown or untrusted sources should be conducted with great care as such files may contain malicious software, which can damage your system)

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