ICP File Extension

What is ICP file?

ICP filename suffix is mostly used for Unix IContact Parameter files. ICP files are supported by software applications available for devices running Linux. ICP file format, along with 1305 other file formats, belongs to the Settings Files category. The most popular software that supports ICP files is Unix. On the official website of The Open Group developer not only will you find detailed information about theUnix software, but also about ICP and other supported file formats.

Programs which support ICP file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support ICP files. ICP files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with ICP extension?

Problems with accessing ICP may be due to various reasons. Fortunately, most common problems with ICP files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with ICP files.

Step 1. Get the Unix

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports ICP files installed on the system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install Unix. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. If you want to download Unix installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit The Open Group website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of Unix and update if needed

You still cannot access ICP files although Unix is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. The reason that Unix cannot handle files with ICP may be that the software is outdated. The most recent version of Unix is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open ICP files to Unix

If you have the latest version of Unix installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage ICP on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Clicking the ICP with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Unix installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open ICP files box and clicking OK button.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with ICP extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with ICP extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

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

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the ICP file is valid. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Check the ICP file for viruses or malware

If the ICP 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. If the scanner detected that the ICP file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the ICP file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. When downloading the file with ICP extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Unix IContact Parameter file.

4. Check whether your system can handle Unix

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with ICP extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Unix IContact Parameter file. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle ICP files.

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