Why Won't Some Files Open and How Can FileCure Help

Many problems with files is to do with their file extension. The file extension is the three letter name at the end of a file, eg: .exe, .dll, .ogg, .wav etc. The file extension .pdf indicates it is in Portable Document Format and that Adobe Reader, Adobe Acrobat or a similar program should be used to open it. Some other file types might not have the correct application defined for opening, so you might never be able to open them. This can be common with the many different video and image formats that now exist. Some programs add their own extensions to common file types and this can be even more confusing.

Another problem with files is at times these extensions can be hidden, missing or your Windows operating system might not know which program to use. Also, incorrect software could be assigned to open the file. This can be very frustrating, confusing and a big time waster.

Using FileCure will help identify which file extensions should be opened with which program. From there you can setup the filetype in question to always be opened with the correct application. This will save future frustrations. Missing filetypes can be a huge nightmare, as it can be impossible to determine which program they belong to, and you don't want to be doing trial and error with hundreds of possible extensions. Luckily, FileCure can quickly identify which application the missing extension belongs to.

Some of the File Types FileCure Can Help You With

.exe, .rar, .mdf, .uif, .pdf, .zip, .iso, .torrent, .bin, .ogg, .mp4, .wav, .wmv, .dll, .dmg, .psd, .ai, .png, .pps, .ppt, .ps, .pst, .pub, .ram, .rar, .txt, .rte, .sea, .ses, .sit, .sql, .ss, .swf, .tgz, .tif, .ttf, .docx, .doc, .wma, .wpd, .wps, .xls, .daa, .xml, .wps, .csv, .dlc, .ove, .dat, .asp, .ics, .mat, .tex, .trc, .rom, .gbi, .htm, .html, .pcf, .mts, .cfg, .bat, .jpg, .gif, .jpeg, .idx and much much more!!

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FileCure can help you to identify and open virtually any file type. It can also identify the extension in cases where this is missing. Below are some of the common file types supported by FileCure and some common problems that you may experience.

File Type Problems Fixed by FileCure

• Missing extensions. If there is no extension, it is hard for your computer to open it. This means you will likely waste a lot of time trying to figure out which program to try. FileCure can simplify this process by analyzing the file and telling you what you need to know.
• Incorrect extension. Files can be saved with the wrong extension. This can be frustrating as the wrong program will likely try to open it!
• Extension associated with the wrong program. Having Windows assume you want your .jpg files from your camera opened by Excel is not very helpful.
• Not having the right program. Everyone seems to have something different on their computer. This means that you might not have - or be able to find easily - the right program to crack open some files.
• Mistakes when managing file associations. With one wrong click your file extension can be associated with a program that cannot open it.
• New file extensions. Technology is always evolving. With that evolution comes new programs and file extensions.
• Worries about viruses and other malware If you are not exactly sure about the sender of a file, you should never open it. Viruses and other malware is often sent via email and other file sharing methods.

Common File Types

• .exe This is an executable file. Most often it is software which will run when opened. The extension is also used for self-extracting archive files.
• .pdf The Portable Document Format is used documents containing text, images and even links. They are closely associated with Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader.
• .doc (or .docx) These are word processing documents associated with Microsoft Word or, in the case of .docx, versions of Microsoft Office Word 2007.
• .htm (.html) These are web pages. HTML means Hyper-Text Markup Language.
• .mp3 This is a common audio file format. Developed by the Moving Picture Experts Group, it is popular because it compresses files down and is used by the most well known audio players. However, it does not have the audio quality of such formats as AIF or Wave.
• .ppt (.pptx) This is a Microsoft Office PowerPoint presentation. Starting with Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007, the .pptx extension is being used.
• .jpg This compressed graphic format is commonly used for photos. The format was standardized by the Joint Photographic Experts Group, which is known as JPEG.
• .zip As bigger and bigger files are sent via email, more people are turning to .zip files. This allows every file within an folder (or archive) to be separately compressed. Programs such as WinZip and WinRar are often used to "unzip" these files.
• .xls Microsoft Excel uses this extension for its spreadsheets.
• .dll Dynamic-link library files are crucial to the operation of your PC. You should not try to open them.
  

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Minimum System Requirements:

• 20 MB free hard disk space required for initial installation
• Internet connection
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 and above
• Operating privileges: logged on as administrator

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