Tips to open DIC file
Can't open the DIC file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open DIC files as well as a list of programs that support DIC files.
DIC file extension
| File Name |
Dictionary Format |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The DIC file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the DIC files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the DIC file on each system platform.
What is DIC file?
The DIC file has been categorized as Misc Files. In addition to this file, the Misc Files category includes 6033 related files. Dictionary Format is supported by 3 operating systems. These systems consist of Linux, Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use Microsoft Word to handle this file. This is a program created by Microsoft Corporation. This file type can also be opened by 18 other programs. You can use Canvas, Apache OpenOffice, Lotus Notes, EditPad Pro in case Microsoft Word cannot be used.
How to open DIC file?
An often recurring problem with Dictionary Format is that DIC is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file DIC to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the DIC 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 Microsoft Word
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Microsoft Word is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Microsoft Word in it. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open DIC files.
Programs to open DIC file
Remember to download programs supporting DIC files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Word with DIC files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the DIC file still does not use the Microsoft Word program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. 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. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the DIC file with the Microsoft Word program.
Step 3. Update Microsoft Word to the latest version
If, however, after binding Microsoft Word with Dictionary 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 Microsoft Corporation website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the DIC 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 suggests truncating the DIC 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. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the DIC file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected DIC file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of DIC file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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 this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular DIC 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 file DIC 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.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. If possible, you can try to move the DIC file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the DIC file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the DIC file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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