Tips to open COV file

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

COV file extension

File Name Fax Cover Page Format
File Developer Microsoft
File Category Layout Files

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

Operating systems
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What is COV file?

The file with the extension COV is the Layout Files file type. It was designed by Microsoft. Layout Files consists of 137 similar files. Fax Cover Page Format is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. This file type can also be opened by 1 other programs. You can use Microsoft Windows in case Microsoft Fax Cover Page Editor cannot be used.

How to open COV file?

An often recurring problem with Fax Cover Page Format is that COV is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file COV to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the COV 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 Microsoft Fax Cover Page Editor

In this case, you should first verify that the Microsoft Fax Cover Page Editor application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Microsoft Fax Cover Page Editor into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open COV files.

Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Fax Cover Page Editor with COV files

If, despite the installed application, the COV file does not start in the Microsoft Fax Cover Page Editor application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. 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 select the desired program. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the COV file with the Microsoft Fax Cover Page Editor program.

Step 3. Update Microsoft Fax Cover Page Editor to the latest version

If, however, after binding Microsoft Fax Cover Page Editor with Fax Cover Page Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version.

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

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the COV file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the COV file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected COV 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 COV 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged COV files.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file COV 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.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. If possible, you can try to move the COV file to another location.
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 COV file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the COV file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.