Tips to open C64 file

Can't open the C64 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open C64 files as well as a list of programs that support C64 files.

C64 file extension

File Name Commodore 64 ROM Image
File Category Game Files

The C64 file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the C64 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the C64 file on each system platform.

Operating systems
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What is C64 file?

The file in the C64 format belongs to the Game Files category. Game Files consists of 1509 similar files. Commodore 64 ROM Image is supported by 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. Alternatively, you can use 1 other programs. CCS64 will apply when it is not possible to use Win64.

How to open C64 file?

The most common problem when using Commodore 64 ROM Image is that a specific C64 is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open C64, 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 C64 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 Win64

The first step is to check if the computer has the Win64 program installed. To do this, enter the name Win64 into the 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 C64 files.

Programs to open C64 file

Remember to download programs supporting C64 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.

CCS64
CCS64
Win64
Win64
Step 2. Create association of Win64 with C64 files

If, despite the installed application, the C64 file does not start in the Win64 application, you must create a file association. 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. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the C64 file with the Win64 application.

Step 3. Update Win64 to the latest version

If, however, after binding Win64 with Commodore 64 ROM Image there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the C64 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:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the C64 file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file C64 or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected C64 files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of C64 file may not always be supported by the latest software version. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair C64 file corruption.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file C64 except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the C64 file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.