Technical question.....problem with ex4 and TPL downloads!

Can anyone shed some light on the problem I am experiencing downloading ex4 and TPL files?

When I try to open them, Windows File Association opens up stating "File Type: Unknown" and "Description: Windows does not recognize this file". The Windows Live Search led me to 'RegistryBooster', which gave the impression it would solve my problem.

I have purchased, downloaded and run 'RegistryBooster', which found 92 errors in my system, repaired all of them, but it hasn't helped and still unable to open ex4 and TPL files. I've downloaded mq4 files/indicators and applied them to charts no problem.

I am new to the MT4 platform and like it a lot, but still not savvy yet with it's capabilities in respect to different files, ea's etc. I would appreciate any help or suggestions anyone can offer.

johnny

ex4 and tpl files are used by metatrader, but they are not registered in associations.
You don't need to open them.
Just place them .tpl in templates folder and ex4 in experts folder, then open MT. You will see your expert greyed out. That's because it doesn't have the source but you still can run it on chart.
Also right click on chart and click templates menu then select emplate you just loaded.

That's all there is to it.

irush....thanks for the very quick reply. I apologize, but I think with one word I have mislead you, sorry! Instead of 'open', I should have said 'download', as the problem is I can't get the file to transfer to my computer.

When I left click on the file posted in the forum that I wish to download, a download box opens, but as soon as it attempts to download, the Windows window opens saying it doesn't recognize the file etc and goes no further, thereby not allowing it to trasfer onto my computer.

I'm sorry to have confused the issue, but it is the transferring of the file to my comp that is the problem. Can you still help?

johnny

I don't know, maybe some security software disallows to download unregistered file types.

You can check that by registering ex4 ant tpl extensions.

go to my computer on start menu then tools menu/folder options/file types

then add ex4 and tpl types.

Try to download again.

I use windows xp.

I've done as you suggested, playing around with various settings and must have stumbled onto something (not sure exactly what), but it has solved the problem, as I can now download OK.

Thanks once again for the interest you have shown and assistance provided.

johnny