Tips to open DCF file

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

DCF file extension

File Name DRM Content Format
File Developer Sony Ericsson
File Category Audio Files

The DCF file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the DCF files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the DCF file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 2
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is DCF file?

The DCF file has been categorized as Audio Files. The creator of this file is Sony Ericsson. Audio Files consists of 771 similar files. DRM Content Format is supported by 2 operating systems. These systems consist of Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is Sony Ericsson DRM Packager. This was created by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB. There are also 2 alternative programs to handle the DCF file. You can use Sony Memory Card File Rescue in case Sony Ericsson DRM Packager cannot be used.

How to open DCF file?

The main problem with DRM Content Format is that the DCF file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that DCF files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the DCF 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 Sony Ericsson DRM Packager

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Sony Ericsson DRM Packager is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Sony Ericsson DRM Packager 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 DCF files.

Step 2. Create association of Sony Ericsson DRM Packager with DCF files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the DCF file still does not use the Sony Ericsson DRM Packager 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 DCF file with the Sony Ericsson DRM Packager program.

Step 3. Update Sony Ericsson DRM Packager to the latest version

If, however, after binding Sony Ericsson DRM Packager with DRM Content Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB website and install the latest version.

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

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the DCF file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
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 DCF file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected DCF file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the DCF files changes over time. 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. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair DCF file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Sony Ericsson
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted DCF 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. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the DCF file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the DCF file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. 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.