Tips to open DSC file
Can't open the DSC file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open DSC files as well as a list of programs that support DSC files.
DSC file extension
| File Name |
Nikon Disk Identification Format |
| File Developer |
Nikon |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The DSC file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the DSC files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the DSC file on each system platform.
What is DSC file?
The file in the DSC format belongs to the Misc Files category. The author of this format is Nikon. In addition to this file, the Misc Files category includes 6033 related files. Nikon Disk Identification Format is supported by 2 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Mac OS, Windows. The ViewNX application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Nikon Corporation. There are also 1 alternative programs to handle the DSC file.
How to open DSC file?
The most common problem when using Nikon Disk Identification Format is that a specific DSC is not associated with the program. This causes the file DSC 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 DSC 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 ViewNX
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that ViewNX is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name ViewNX in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file DSC with ViewNX. Below you will find a list of applications that support DSC files.
Programs to open DSC file
Remember to download programs supporting DSC files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of ViewNX with DSC files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the DSC file to open in the ViewNX 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. 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 DSC file with the ViewNX application.
Step 3. Update ViewNX to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the ViewNX program, it is possible that Nikon Disk Identification Format requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the Nikon Corporation website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the DSC file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:
The DSC file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the DSC file. 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. 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 DSC file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover DSC 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 DSC file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair DSC file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Nikon, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file DSC 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 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. Copying the DSC file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. 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 DSC file again. However, some background programs may block the DSC file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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