Tips to open DICM file
Can't open the DICM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open DICM files as well as a list of programs that support DICM files.
DICM file extension
| File Name |
Medicine Image |
| File Category |
Graphic Files |
The DICM file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the DICM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the DICM file on each system platform.
What is DICM file?
The file with the extension DICM is the Graphic Files file type. Additionally, the Graphic Files category contains 524 of other files. Medicine Image 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. The main program that supports this format is Adobe Photoshop. This was created by Adobe Systems Incorporated. Alternatively, you can use 1 other programs. The XnView programs will also handle the file when the Adobe Photoshop program does not fulfill its role.
How to open DICM file?
An often recurring problem with Medicine Image is that DICM is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file DICM 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 DICM 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 Adobe Photoshop
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Adobe Photoshop is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Adobe Photoshop into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open DICM files.
Programs to open DICM file
Remember to download programs supporting DICM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Adobe Photoshop with DICM files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the DICM file to open in the Adobe Photoshop application, but you can set it manually. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting 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 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 DICM file with the Adobe Photoshop program.
Step 3. Update Adobe Photoshop to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Adobe Photoshop program, it is possible that Medicine Image requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Adobe Systems Incorporated website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the DICM file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the DICM file. 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 quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file DICM or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected DICM 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 DICM 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair DICM file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting N/A, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted DICM 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. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move DICM to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file DICM to close. However, some background programs may block the DICM file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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