Tips to open C00 file

Can't open the C00 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open C00 files as well as a list of programs that support C00 files.

C00 file extension

File Name WinAce Split Archive Format
File Developer e-merge
File Category Compressed Files

The C00 file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the C00 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the C00 file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 4
  • 2
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is C00 file?

The file in the C00 format belongs to the Compressed Files category. It was designed by e-merge. Additionally, the Compressed Files category contains 236 of other files. WinAce Split Archive Format appears on 3 operating systems as a functional file. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Linux, Mac OS, Windows. Alternatively, you can use 6 other programs. The WinAce, 7-Zip, WinRAR, WinACE Archiver programs will also handle the file when the MacUnace program does not fulfill its role.

How to open C00 file?

An often recurring problem with WinAce Split Archive Format is that C00 is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that C00 files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the C00 file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install MacUnace

The first step is to check if the computer has the MacUnace program installed. This can be achieved by typing MacUnace into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file C00 with MacUnace. Below you will find a list of applications that support C00 files.

Step 2. Create association of MacUnace with C00 files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the C00 file to open in the MacUnace application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the C00 file with the MacUnace application.

Step 3. Update MacUnace to the latest version

If, however, after binding MacUnace with WinAce Split Archive Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the C00 file

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the C00 file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file C00 or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected C00 file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the C00 file. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged C00 files.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted C00 files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the C00 file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file C00 to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the C00 file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.