CIV5PROJ File Extension

What is CIV5PROJ file?

CIV5PROJ is a file extension commonly associated with Civilization 5 Game Data Format files. CIV5PROJ files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. CIV5PROJ file format, along with 1509 other file formats, belongs to the Game Files category. The software recommended for managing CIV5PROJ files is Civilization 5. Civilization 5 software was developed by Firaxis Games, and on its official website you may find more information about CIV5PROJ files or the Civilization 5 software program.

Programs which support CIV5PROJ file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support CIV5PROJ files. CIV5PROJ files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

Updated: 02/05/2020

How to open file with CIV5PROJ extension?

Problems with accessing CIV5PROJ may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with CIV5PROJ extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Get the Civilization 5

Problems with opening and working with CIV5PROJ files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with CIV5PROJ files being present on your machine. The solution is straightforward, just download and install Civilization 5. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading Civilization 5 installed is by going to developer’s website (Firaxis Games) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Civilization 5

You still cannot access CIV5PROJ files although Civilization 5 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. The reason that Civilization 5 cannot handle files with CIV5PROJ may be that the software is outdated. The latest version of Civilization 5 should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign Civilization 5 to CIV5PROJ files

If you have the latest version of Civilization 5 installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage CIV5PROJ on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Right-click the CIV5PROJ 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 Civilization 5 installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open CIV5PROJ files box and clicking OK button.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• Right-click the CIV5PROJ file and select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select Civilization 5 and click Change for all...
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with CIV5PROJ extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Ensure that the CIV5PROJ file is complete and free of errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the CIV5PROJ file in question. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. The CIV5PROJ may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the CIV5PROJ file hinders attempts to open it. Scan the CIV5PROJ file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. CIV5PROJ file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the CIV5PROJ 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. It could happen the the download process of file with CIV5PROJ extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

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 Civilization 5 Game Data Format file again.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Civilization 5

If the systems has insufficient resources to open CIV5PROJ files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

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 Civilization 5 Game Data Format file. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle CIV5PROJ files.

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