Tips to open CPE file

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

CPE file extension

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

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

Operating systems
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What is CPE file?

The file in the CPE format belongs to the Layout Files category. It was designed by Microsoft. Layout Files consists of 137 similar files. Fax Cover Page Format 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. The Microsoft Windows programs will also handle the file when the Microsoft Fax Cover Page Editor program does not fulfill its role.

How to open CPE file?

The main problem with Fax Cover Page Format is that the CPE file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that CPE 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 CPE 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

The first step is to check if the computer has the Microsoft Fax Cover Page Editor program installed. This can be achieved by typing Microsoft Fax Cover Page Editor 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 CPE files.

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

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the CPE file to open in the Microsoft Fax Cover Page Editor 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. 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. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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 CPE file with the Microsoft Fax Cover Page Editor application.

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

The fault may also lie with the Microsoft Fax Cover Page Editor program, it is possible that Fax Cover Page Format requires a newer version of the program.

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

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

The CPE file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the CPE file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file CPE or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover CPE files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of CPE file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular CPE file corruption.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted CPE 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. If possible, you can try to move the CPE file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file CPE to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the CPE file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.