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RCH File Extension

SWAT Reach Output
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    Grassland, Soil & Water Research Laboratory
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What is RCH file?

Full format name of files that use RCH extension is SWAT Reach Output. Grassland, Soil & Water Research Laboratory defined the SWAT Reach Output format standard. Files with RCH extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. RCH file format, along with 6033 other file formats, belongs to the Misc Files category. SWAT is by far the most used program for working with RCH files. SWAT software was developed by Grassland, Soil & Water Research Laboratory, and on its official website you may find more information about RCH files or the SWAT software program.

Programs which support RCH file extension

Programs that can handle RCH files are as follows. Files with RCH extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

Programs that support RCH file

Windows Windows

How to open file with RCH extension?

Problems with accessing RCH may be due to various reasons. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to SWAT Reach Output 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 SWAT

Install software to open RCH file Problems with opening and working with RCH files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with RCH files being present on your machine. To address this issue, go to the SWAT developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading SWAT installed is by going to developer’s website (Grassland, Soil & Water Research Laboratory) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update SWAT to the latest version

Update software that support file extension RCHYou still cannot access RCH files although SWAT is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. If you have an older version of SWAT installed, it may not support RCH format. The most recent version of SWAT is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate SWAT Reach Output files with SWAT

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

Associate software with RCH file on Windows

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

  • Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the RCH file
  • Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
  • Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where SWAT is installed, check the Always use this app to open RCH files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button
Associate software with RCH file on Mac

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

  • Right-click the RCH file and select Information
  • Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
  • Select SWAT and click Change for all...
  • If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with RCH extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Check the RCH for 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 RCH file. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

Check RCH file for viruses
1. Verify that the RCH in question is not infected with a computer virus

If the RCH is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Scan the RCH file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the RCH file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Ensure the file with RCH extension is complete and error-free

If the RCH file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. If the RCH file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

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

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the SWAT Reach Output file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run SWAT

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support RCH files. Close all running programs and try opening the RCH 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 SWAT Reach Output files. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle RCH files.

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