C55 File Extension

What is C55 file?

Full format name of files that use C55 extension is Split Multi-volume ACE Compressed Format Archive. Split Multi-volume ACE Compressed Format Archive format was developed by e-merge GmbH. C55 file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. C55 file belongs to the Archive Files category just like 619 other filename extensions listed in our database. The software recommended for managing C55 files is WinACE Archiver. Software named WinACE Archiver was created by e-merge GmbH. In order to find more detailed information on the software and C55 files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support C55 file extension

Programs that can handle C55 files are as follows. Files with C55 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.

How to open file with C55 extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening C55 files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Split Multi-volume ACE Compressed Format Archive files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Download and install WinACE Archiver

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening C55 files is that no program that can handle C55 files is installed on user’s system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download WinACE Archiver and install it on your device. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support C55 files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading WinACE Archiver installed is by going to developer’s website (e-merge GmbH) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update WinACE Archiver to the latest version

If you already have WinACE Archiver installed on your systems and C55 files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. If you have an older version of WinACE Archiver installed, it may not support C55 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 WinACE Archiver.

Step 3. Set the default application to open C55 files to WinACE Archiver

If you have the latest version of WinACE Archiver installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage C55 on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Clicking the C55 with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the 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 WinACE Archiver is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open C55 files and clicking OK.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected C55 file open the file menu and choose 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 C55 extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the C55 is not faulty

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 C55 file. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Check the C55 file for viruses or malware

If the C55 is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Scan the C55 file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the C55 file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Ensure the file with C55 extension is complete and error-free

If the C55 file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. 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 C55 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

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Split Multi-volume ACE Compressed Format Archive file again.

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

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support C55 files. Close all running programs and try opening the C55 file.

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

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Split Multi-volume ACE Compressed Format Archive files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with C55 files affecting older versions of given software.

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