Tips to open EXC file
Can't open the EXC file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open EXC files as well as a list of programs that support EXC files.
EXC file extension
| File Name |
Microsoft Word Exclusion Dictionary Format |
| File Developer |
Microsoft |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The EXC file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the EXC files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the EXC file on each system platform.
What is EXC file?
The file with the extension EXC is the Data Files file type. It was designed by Microsoft. Data Files consists of 1326 similar files. Microsoft Word Exclusion Dictionary Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use Microsoft Word to handle this file. This is a program created by Microsoft Corporation.
How to open EXC file?
The main problem with Microsoft Word Exclusion Dictionary Format is that the EXC file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open EXC, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the EXC 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 Microsoft Word
The first step is to check if the computer has the Microsoft Word program installed. This can be achieved by typing Microsoft Word into the operating system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support EXC files.
Programs to open EXC file
Remember to download programs supporting EXC files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Word with EXC files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the EXC file to open in the Microsoft Word application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select 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. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the EXC file with the Microsoft Word program.
Step 3. Update Microsoft Word to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Microsoft Word program with the Microsoft Word Exclusion Dictionary Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Microsoft Corporation page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the EXC 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 EXC 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. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file EXC or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected EXC files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of EXC file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair EXC file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Microsoft, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted EXC 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.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. If possible, you can try to move the EXC file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the EXC file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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