All about USERPROFILE Files

The USERPROFILE file type is primarily associated with Live Update.

USERPROFILEFile Extension USERPROFILE
File extension: USERPROFILE
File type:  User Profile

What is a USERPROFILE file

USERPROFILE files mostly belong to Live Update by Symantec Corporation. Use our "Online USERPROFILE Text Viewer" below to analyze your USERPROFILE file and to see all text it contains.

How to open USERPROFILE files

You need a suitable software like Live Update to open a USERPROFILE file. You need a suitable software like Live Update from Symantec Corporation to open a USERPROFILE file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your USERPROFILE file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a USERPROFILE file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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.USERPROFILE File Not Opening? How to Fix It:

USERPROFILE files can come from different programs and aren't universally openable.

  1. Identify the Source: These often originate from IT workflows managing user settings, most notably Symantec Live Update, or custom enterprise software.
  2. Check the Header: Open the file in a text or hex editor to inspect the first bytes:
    • Readable XML/JSON suggests plain-text configurations.
    • Scrambled text or unknown magic bytes indicate a proprietary binary format.
  3. Use the Original Software: You typically need the creating program, such as Symantec Live Update or your organization's specific management tool. If unsure, ask the sender.
  4. Use this Webpage: Drag and drop your file into our viewer to detect its format, extract readable text, and preview contents when possible.

Technical Data for USERPROFILE File Extension

Program ID:
LiveReg.UserProfile
Related files:

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: LiveReg.UserProfile
EXEFile: RunDLL32

ProgramID: LiveReg.UserProfile
EXEFile: RunDLL32 %ProgramFiles%\COMMON~1\SYMANT~1\LIVEAD~1\IraVcObj.dll,EditUserProfile %1

ProgramID: fastregfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\FileMaker\FileMaker Pro 5.5\Registration\IraLrShl.exe

ProgramID: LiveReg.UserProfile
EXEFile: RunDLL32 %ProgramFiles%\INSTAL~2\INSTAL~1\Program\IraVcObj.dll,EditUserProfile

ProgramID: fastregfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\FileMaker\FileMaker Pro 6\Registrazione\fax_reg_IT.pdf


a userprofile User Profile is a special file format by Symantec Corporation and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with USERPROFILE files

  • Associate the USERPROFILE file extension with the correct application.
  • Update your software that should actually open user profiles. Because only the current version supports the latest USERPROFILE file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Symantec Corporation manufacturer website after an available Live Update update.
  • To make sure that your USERPROFILE file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
  • Click here to open your .USERPROFILE file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.
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