C2R File Extension

What is C2R file?

C2R filename suffix is mostly used for Windows Media Center Click-To-Record Format files. Microsoft defined the Windows Media Center Click-To-Record Format format standard. Files with C2R extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with C2R extension are categorized as Settings Files files. The Settings Files subset comprises 1305 various file formats. Windows Media Center is by far the most used program for working with C2R files. Windows Media Center software was developed by Microsoft Corporation, and on its official website you may find more information about C2R files or the Windows Media Center software program.

Programs which support C2R file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support C2R files. C2R 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 C2R extension?

Being unable to open files with C2R extension can be have various origins. Fortunately, most common problems with C2R files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Install Windows Media Center software

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports C2R files installed on the system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install Windows Media Center. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support C2R files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download Windows Media Center installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Microsoft Corporation website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of Windows Media Center and update if needed

If the problems with opening C2R files still occur even after installing Windows Media Center, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Windows Media Center is available. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. If you have an older version of Windows Media Center installed, it may not support C2R format. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Windows Media Center.

Step 3. Set the default application to open C2R files to Windows Media Center

If you have the latest version of Windows Media Center installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage C2R on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Change the default application in Windows

• Right-click the C2R file and choose Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Windows Media Center installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open C2R files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with C2R extension, select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with C2R extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Check the C2R for errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the C2R file is valid. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Verify that the C2R in question is not infected with a computer virus

If the C2R 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 C2R file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Ensure the file with C2R extension is complete and error-free

Did you receive the C2R file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. 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 C2R extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Windows Media Center Click-To-Record Format file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle Windows Media Center

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with C2R extension. In this case close the other applications.

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

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Windows Media Center Click-To-Record Format files and ensure security of your device and operating system. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle C2R files.

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