Tips to open EPC file
Can't open the EPC file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open EPC files as well as a list of programs that support EPC files.
EPC file extension
| File Name |
Doctor Who Game Data Format |
| File Developer |
BBC |
| File Category |
Game Files |
The EPC file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the EPC files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the EPC file on each system platform.
What is EPC file?
The file with the extension EPC is the Game Files file type. The creator of this file is BBC. In addition to this file, the Game Files category includes 1509 related files. Doctor Who Game Data Format 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 Doctor Who. This was created by BBC.
How to open EPC file?
The most common problem when using Doctor Who Game Data Format is that a specific EPC is not associated with the program. This causes the file EPC 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 EPC 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 Doctor Who
In this case, you should first verify that the Doctor Who application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Doctor Who in it. 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 EPC.
Programs to open EPC file
Remember to download programs supporting EPC files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Doctor Who with EPC files
If, despite the installed application, the EPC file does not start in the Doctor Who application, you must create a file association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Doctor Who application as the default for handling the EPC file.
Step 3. Update Doctor Who to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Doctor Who program, it is possible that Doctor Who Game Data Format requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the BBC website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the EPC 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 affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to EPC files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
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 EPC file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover EPC 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 EPC 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 the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair EPC file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact BBC
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted EPC 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 operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the EPC file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. 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 EPC file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the EPC file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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