Tips to open CPU file
Can't open the CPU file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open CPU files as well as a list of programs that support CPU files.
CPU file extension
| File Name |
SiSoftware Sandra |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The CPU file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the CPU files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the CPU file on each system platform.
What is CPU file?
The file with the extension CPU is the Misc Files file type. Misc Files consists of 6033 similar files. SiSoftware Sandra appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The main program that supports this format is SiSoftware Sandra. This was created by SiSoftware.
How to open CPU file?
The main problem with SiSoftware Sandra is that the CPU file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file CPU to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the CPU 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 SiSoftware Sandra
In this case, you should first verify that the SiSoftware Sandra application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name SiSoftware Sandra 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 CPU files.
Programs to open CPU file
Remember to download programs supporting CPU files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of SiSoftware Sandra with CPU files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the CPU file still does not use the SiSoftware Sandra program, it means no 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the CPU file with the SiSoftware Sandra program.
Step 3. Update SiSoftware Sandra to the latest version
If, despite the association of the SiSoftware Sandra program with the SiSoftware Sandra file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the SiSoftware page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the CPU file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the CPU file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. 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 CPU or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected CPU files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of CPU 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. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair CPU file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact N/A
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted CPU files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the CPU file to another location will fix the problem.
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. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file CPU 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.
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