RCP File Extension

What is RCP file?

Full format name of files that use RCP extension is Rich Chart Builder Project. Rich Chart Builder Project format was developed by Pacific Software. RCP files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. Files with RCP extension are categorized as Document Files files. The Document Files subset comprises 574 various file formats. The software recommended for managing RCP files is Rich Chart Builder. Software named Rich Chart Builder was created by Pacific Software. In order to find more detailed information on the software and RCP files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support RCP file extension

Programs that can handle RCP files are as follows. RCP files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with RCP extension?

Problems with accessing RCP may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with RCP extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with RCP files.

Step 1. Get the Rich Chart Builder

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

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Rich Chart Builder

If you already have Rich Chart Builder installed on your systems and RCP files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. This can be one of the causes why RCP files are not compatible with Rich Chart Builder. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Rich Chart Builder.

Step 3. Associate Rich Chart Builder Project files with Rich Chart Builder

If you have the latest version of Rich Chart Builder installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage RCP on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Change the default application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the RCP file
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Rich Chart Builder is installed, check the Always use this app to open RCP files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Change the default application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected RCP 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....
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with RCP extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the RCP is not faulty

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

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

Should it happed that the RCP is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the RCP file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. RCP file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

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

If the RCP 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 RCP extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

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 Rich Chart Builder Project file again.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Rich Chart Builder

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

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with Rich Chart Builder Project files. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle RCP files.

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