Tips to open DESC file
Can't open the DESC file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open DESC files as well as a list of programs that support DESC files.
DESC file extension
| File Name |
Battlefield 2 Map Description Format |
| File Developer |
Electronic Arts |
| File Category |
Game Files |
The DESC file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the DESC files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the DESC file on each system platform.
What is DESC file?
The file with the extension DESC is the Game Files file type. The author of this format is Electronic Arts. Game Files consists of 1509 similar files. Battlefield 2 Map Description Format is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use Battlefield 2 to handle this file. This is a program created by Electronic Arts, Inc.. There are also 1 alternative programs to handle the DESC file. You can use Windows Notepad in case Battlefield 2 cannot be used.
How to open DESC file?
The most common problem when using Battlefield 2 Map Description Format is that a specific DESC is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that DESC 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 DESC 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 Battlefield 2
The first step is to check if the computer has the Battlefield 2 program installed. This can be achieved by typing Battlefield 2 into the operating system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file DESC.
Programs to open DESC file
Remember to download programs supporting DESC files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Battlefield 2 with DESC files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the DESC file still does not use the Battlefield 2 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. 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 Battlefield 2 application as the default for handling the DESC file.
Step 3. Update Battlefield 2 to the latest version
If, however, after binding Battlefield 2 with Battlefield 2 Map Description Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Electronic Arts, Inc. website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the DESC 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 affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to DESC 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 operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file DESC or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover DESC files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the DESC file. 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.
There can be many reasons for this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged DESC files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Electronic Arts, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted DESC 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. It is best to move DESC to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the DESC file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file DESC 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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