Tips to open DCV file
Can't open the DCV file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open DCV files as well as a list of programs that support DCV files.
DCV file extension
| File Name |
DriveCrypt Encrypted Volume |
| File Developer |
SecurStar |
| File Category |
Encoded Files |
The DCV file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the DCV files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the DCV file on each system platform.
What is DCV file?
The DCV file has been categorized as Encoded Files. The creator of this file is SecurStar. In addition to this file, the Encoded Files category includes 236 related files. DriveCrypt Encrypted Volume 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. It is recommended to use DRIVECRYPT to handle this file. This is a program created by SecurStar.
How to open DCV file?
The most common problem when using DriveCrypt Encrypted Volume is that a specific DCV is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that DCV 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 DCV 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 DRIVECRYPT
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that DRIVECRYPT is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name DRIVECRYPT into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support DCV files.
Programs to open DCV file
Remember to download programs supporting DCV files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of DRIVECRYPT with DCV files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the DCV file still does not use the DRIVECRYPT program, it means no 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. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the DCV file with the DRIVECRYPT application.
Step 3. Update DRIVECRYPT to the latest version
If, despite the association of the DRIVECRYPT program with the DriveCrypt Encrypted Volume file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the SecurStar website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the DCV file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The DCV file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to DCV files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
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. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our DCV file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover DCV files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the DCV 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged DCV files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting SecurStar, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted DCV files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the DCV 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 DCV file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the DCV file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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