CP9 File Extension

What is CP9 file?

Full format name of files that use CP9 extension is ChoicePoint Encrypted Format. CP9 files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. Files with CP9 extension are categorized as Compressed Files files. The Compressed Files subset comprises 236 various file formats. CP Email Reporting Security is by far the most used program for working with CP9 files.

Programs which support CP9 file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support CP9 files. Files with CP9 suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with CP9 extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening CP9 files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to ChoicePoint Encrypted Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Get the CP Email Reporting Security

Problems with opening and working with CP9 files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with CP9 files being present on your machine. The solution is straightforward, just download and install CP Email Reporting Security. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support CP9 files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit CP Email Reporting Security website and download the installer.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of CP Email Reporting Security

If you already have CP Email Reporting Security installed on your systems and CP9 files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. This can be one of the causes why CP9 files are not compatible with CP Email Reporting Security. The most recent version of CP Email Reporting Security is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open CP9 files to CP Email Reporting Security

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate CP9 files with latest version of CP Email Reporting Security you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Right-click the CP9 file and choose Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where CP Email Reporting Security is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open CP9 files and clicking OK.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected CP9 file open the file menu and choose Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select CP Email Reporting Security and click Change for all...
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with CP9 extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Ensure that the CP9 file is complete and free of errors

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper CP9 file. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. The CP9 may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the CP9 is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. CP9 file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If you obtained the problematic CP9 file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. When downloading the file with CP9 extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the ChoicePoint Encrypted Format file again.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run CP Email Reporting Security

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support CP9 files. Close all running programs and try opening the CP9 file.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with ChoicePoint Encrypted Format files. It may be the case that the CP9 files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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