CONTAINER is a file extension commonly associated with Eclipse Project Settings Format files. Files with CONTAINER extension may be used by programs distributed for platform. CONTAINER file belongs to the Settings Files category just like 1305 other filename extensions listed in our database. Users are advised to use Eclipse software for managing CONTAINER files, although 5 other programs can also handle this type of file. Software named Eclipse was created by The Eclipse Foundation. In order to find more detailed information on the software and CONTAINER files, check the developer’s official website.
CONTAINER files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.
Updated: 09/07/2020
Being unable to open files with CONTAINER extension can be have various origins. What is important, all common issues related to files with CONTAINER extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.
The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports CONTAINER files installed on the system. This issue can be addressed by downloading and installing Eclipse or different compatible program, such as Zend Studio. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit Eclipse website and download the installer.
You still cannot access CONTAINER files although Eclipse is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. The reason that Eclipse cannot handle files with CONTAINER may be that the software is outdated. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Eclipse.
If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate CONTAINER files with latest version of Eclipse you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.
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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 CONTAINER file. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.
If the CONTAINER 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 CONTAINER file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.
If the CONTAINER 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. It could happen the the download process of file with CONTAINER extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.
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 Eclipse Project Settings Format file again.
If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with CONTAINER extension. In this case close the other applications.
Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Eclipse Project Settings Format file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with CONTAINER files affecting older versions of given software.
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