Tips to open C51 file
Can't open the C51 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open C51 files as well as a list of programs that support C51 files.
C51 file extension
| File Name |
Split Multi-volume ACE Compressed Format Archive |
| File Developer |
e-merge GmbH |
| File Category |
Archive Files |
The C51 file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the C51 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the C51 file on each system platform.
What is C51 file?
The file in the C51 format belongs to the Archive Files category. It was designed by e-merge GmbH. Archive Files consists of 619 similar files. Split Multi-volume ACE Compressed Format Archive is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The WinACE Archiver application is recommended to open the file. It was released by e-merge GmbH.
How to open C51 file?
The main problem with Split Multi-volume ACE Compressed Format Archive is that the C51 file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open C51, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the C51 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 WinACE Archiver
The first step is to check if the computer has the WinACE Archiver program installed. This can be achieved by typing WinACE Archiver into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support C51 files.
Programs to open C51 file
Remember to download programs supporting C51 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of WinACE Archiver with C51 files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the C51 file to open in the WinACE Archiver application, but you can set it manually. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the C51 file with the WinACE Archiver application.
Step 3. Update WinACE Archiver to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the WinACE Archiver program, it is possible that Split Multi-volume ACE Compressed Format Archive requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the e-merge GmbH page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the C51 file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the C51 file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the C51 file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover C51 files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the C51 file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged C51 files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting e-merge GmbH, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted C51 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. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the C51 file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the C51 file again. However, some background programs may block the C51 file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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