Tips to open CDATA file

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

CDATA file extension

File Name Command & Conquer 3 Audio
File Developer Electronic Arts, Inc.
File Category Game Files

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

Operating systems
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is CDATA file?

The CDATA file has been categorized as Game Files. It was designed by Electronic Arts, Inc.. Game Files consists of 1509 similar files. Command & Conquer 3 Audio is most often found on 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is Command and Conquer 3. This was created by Electronic Arts, Inc.. Alternatively, you can use 1 other programs. Command and Conquer: Red Alert 3 will apply when it is not possible to use Command and Conquer 3.

How to open CDATA file?

The most common problem when using Command & Conquer 3 Audio is that a specific CDATA is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that CDATA files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the CDATA 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 Command and Conquer 3

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Command and Conquer 3 is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Command and Conquer 3 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 CDATA with Command and Conquer 3. Below you will find a list of applications that support CDATA files.

Step 2. Create association of Command and Conquer 3 with CDATA files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the CDATA file still does not use the Command and Conquer 3 program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the CDATA file with the Command and Conquer 3 program.

Step 3. Update Command and Conquer 3 to the latest version

If, despite the association of the Command and Conquer 3 program with the Command & Conquer 3 Audio file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the Electronic Arts, Inc. website or update the program from the application.

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

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:

The CDATA file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the CDATA file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file CDATA or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected CDATA 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 CDATA file. 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 the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular CDATA file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Electronic Arts, Inc. help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted CDATA files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
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. If possible, you can try to move the CDATA file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the CDATA file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file CDATA to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If the problem persists, restart the machine.