EMC File Extension

What is EMC file?

EMC filename suffix is mostly used for Striata Reader Encrypted Document files. Striata Reader Encrypted Document specification was created by Striata. Files with EMC extension may be used by programs distributed for Linux, Mac OS, Windows platform. EMC file format, along with 236 other file formats, belongs to the Encoded Files category. The most popular program for handling EMC files is Striata Reader, but users can choose among 2 different programs that support this file format. Software named Striata Reader was created by Striata. In order to find more detailed information on the software and EMC files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support EMC file extension

The following list contains programs grouped by 3 operating systems that support EMC files. Files with EMC 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 EMC extension?

Problems with accessing EMC may be due to various reasons. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Striata Reader Encrypted Document 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. Download and install Striata Reader

Problems with opening and working with EMC files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with EMC files being present on your machine. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download Striata Reader and install it on your device. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support EMC files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download Striata Reader installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Striata website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Update Striata Reader to the latest version

If you already have Striata Reader installed on your systems and EMC files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. This can be one of the causes why EMC files are not compatible with Striata Reader. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Striata Reader.

Step 3. Set the default application to open EMC files to Striata Reader

If you have the latest version of Striata Reader installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage EMC on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the EMC file
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Striata Reader installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open EMC files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with EMC extension, select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select Striata Reader and click Change for all...
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with EMC extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Ensure that the EMC 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 EMC file. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Check the EMC file for viruses or malware

If the EMC is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. If the EMC file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

Did you receive the EMC file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. When downloading the file with EMC 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. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Striata Reader Encrypted Document file again.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Striata Reader

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

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

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Striata Reader Encrypted Document file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with EMC files affecting older versions of given software.

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