JCF File Extension

What is JCF file?

JCF is a file extension commonly associated with JAWS Configuration files. JAWS Configuration format was developed by Freedom Scientific, Inc.. JCF files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. JCF file format, along with 1305 other file formats, belongs to the Settings Files category. The most popular software that supports JCF files is JAWS. On the official website of Freedom Scientific, Inc. developer not only will you find detailed information about theJAWS software, but also about JCF and other supported file formats.

Programs which support JCF file extension

Programs that can handle JCF files are as follows. Files with JCF suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with JCF extension?

Being unable to open files with JCF extension can be have various origins. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to JAWS Configuration files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with JCF files.

Step 1. Install JAWS software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening JCF files is that no program that can handle JCF files is installed on user’s system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install JAWS. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support JCF files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading JAWS installed is by going to developer’s website (Freedom Scientific, Inc.) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update JAWS to the latest version

If the problems with opening JCF files still occur even after installing JAWS, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of JAWS is available. 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 JAWS installed, it may not support JCF 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 JAWS.

Step 3. Set the default application to open JCF files to JAWS

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

Change the default application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the JCF file
• 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 JAWS installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open JCF files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• Right-click the JCF file and select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select JAWS and click Change for all...
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with JCF extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Check the JCF for errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the JCF file is valid. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

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

If the JCF 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. JCF file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

Did you receive the JCF file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. 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 JCF 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

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the JAWS Configuration file.

4. Check whether your system can handle JAWS

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with JCF 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 JAWS Configuration files. It may be the case that the JCF files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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