Tips to open DCA file
Can't open the DCA file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open DCA files as well as a list of programs that support DCA files.
DCA file extension
| File Name |
DisplayWrite Document |
| File Developer |
IBM |
| File Category |
Text Files |
The DCA file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the DCA files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the DCA file on each system platform.
What is DCA file?
The file in the DCA format belongs to the Text Files category. The creator of this file is IBM. In addition to this file, the Text Files category includes 440 related files. DisplayWrite Document 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.
How to open DCA file?
The main problem with DisplayWrite Document is that the DCA file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file DCA 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 DCA 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 WordPort
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that WordPort is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name WordPort into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file DCA with WordPort. Below is a list of programs that support the file DCA.
Programs to open DCA file
Remember to download programs supporting DCA files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of WordPort with DCA files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the DCA file still does not use the WordPort 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. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the WordPort application as the default for handling the DCA file.
Step 3. Update WordPort to the latest version
If, despite the association of the WordPort program with the DisplayWrite Document file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the DCA file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:
The DCA file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to DCA files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
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. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the DCA file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected DCA 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 DCA file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged DCA files.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file DCA 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. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move DCA to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the DCA file again. However, some background programs may block the DCA file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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