FC3 File Extension

What is FC3 file?

Full format name of files that use FC3 extension is WavePad Sound Editor Data Format. FC3 file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. FC3 file belongs to the Misc Files category just like 6033 other filename extensions listed in our database. WavePad is by far the most used program for working with FC3 files. Software named WavePad was created by NCH Software Pty Ltd. In order to find more detailed information on the software and FC3 files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support FC3 file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support FC3 files. FC3 files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

Updated: 03/03/2020

How to open file with FC3 extension?

Problems with accessing FC3 may be due to various reasons. Fortunately, most common problems with FC3 files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with FC3 files.

Step 1. Install WavePad software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening FC3 files is that no program that can handle FC3 files is installed on user’s system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download WavePad and install it on your device. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support FC3 files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download WavePad installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit NCH Software Pty Ltd website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Update WavePad to the latest version

If you already have WavePad installed on your systems and FC3 files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. 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 WavePad installed, it may not support FC3 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 WavePad.

Step 3. Set the default application to open FC3 files to WavePad

If you have the latest version of WavePad installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage FC3 on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

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 FC3 file
• 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 WavePad is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open FC3 files and clicking OK.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with FC3 extension, select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select WavePad and click Change for all...
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with FC3 extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Check the FC3 for errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the FC3 file is valid. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Verify that the FC3 in question is not infected with a computer virus

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the FC3 file hinders attempts to open it. Scan the FC3 file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. FC3 file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Verify that the FC3 file’s structure is intact

Did you receive the FC3 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. It could happen the the download process of file with FC3 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. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Check whether your system can handle WavePad

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with FC3 extension. In this case close the other applications.

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 WavePad Sound Editor Data Format files. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle FC3 files.

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