Tips to open ECFG file

Can't open the ECFG file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open ECFG files as well as a list of programs that support ECFG files.

ECFG file extension

File Name ESRI XML Zipped Database
File Category Database Files

The ECFG file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the ECFG files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the ECFG file on each system platform.

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What is ECFG file?

The file in the ECFG format belongs to the Database Files category. In addition to this file, the Database Files category includes 403 related files. ESRI XML Zipped Database 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 ArcGIS Desktop application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Esri.

How to open ECFG file?

An often recurring problem with ESRI XML Zipped Database is that ECFG is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file ECFG 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 ECFG 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 ArcGIS Desktop

In this case, you should first verify that the ArcGIS Desktop application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing ArcGIS Desktop into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file ECFG.

Programs to open ECFG file

Remember to download programs supporting ECFG files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.

Step 2. Create association of ArcGIS Desktop with ECFG files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the ECFG file still does not use the ArcGIS Desktop program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the ECFG file with the ArcGIS Desktop application.

Step 3. Update ArcGIS Desktop to the latest version

If, however, after binding ArcGIS Desktop with ESRI XML Zipped Database there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Esri website or update the program from the application.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the ECFG 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 ECFG file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to ECFG files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file ECFG or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected ECFG files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the ECFG files changes over time. 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 ability to automatically repair ECFG file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact N/A
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted ECFG files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
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 ECFG file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the ECFG file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the ECFG file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.