Tips to open ELC file
Can't open the ELC file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open ELC files as well as a list of programs that support ELC files.
ELC file extension
| File Name |
Emacs Compiled Lisp Format |
| File Developer |
The GNU Project |
| File Category |
Developer Files |
The ELC file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the ELC files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the ELC file on each system platform.
What is ELC file?
The file in the ELC format belongs to the Developer Files category. The creator of this file is The GNU Project. Additionally, the Developer Files category contains 1205 of other files. Emacs Compiled Lisp Format is supported by 3 operating systems. The file will work on Linux, Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. Alternatively, you can use 2 other programs.
How to open ELC file?
The main problem with Emacs Compiled Lisp Format is that the ELC file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that ELC files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the ELC 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 Emacs
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Emacs is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Emacs into the operating system search engine. 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 ELC files.
Programs to open ELC file
Remember to download programs supporting ELC files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Emacs with ELC files
If, despite the installed application, the ELC file does not start in the Emacs application, you must create a file 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. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. 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 Emacs application as the default for handling the ELC file.
Step 3. Update Emacs to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Emacs program, it is possible that Emacs Compiled Lisp Format requires a newer version of the program.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the ELC 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 affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the ELC 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 virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our ELC file. Sometimes virus-infected ELC files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the ELC file. 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. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular ELC file corruption.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted ELC files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the ELC file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the ELC file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the ELC file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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