Tips to open FCC file
Can't open the FCC file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open FCC files as well as a list of programs that support FCC files.
FCC file extension
| File Name |
Forms Credential Collector Format |
| File Developer |
Netegrity |
| File Category |
Settings Files |
The FCC file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the FCC files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the FCC file on each system platform.
What is FCC file?
The file in the FCC format belongs to the Settings Files category. The author of this format is Netegrity. Additionally, the Settings Files category contains 1305 of other files. Forms Credential Collector 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. The SiteMinder application is recommended to open the file. It was released by CA Technologies.
How to open FCC file?
An often recurring problem with Forms Credential Collector Format is that FCC is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file FCC to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the FCC 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 SiteMinder
In this case, you should first verify that the SiteMinder application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing SiteMinder into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file FCC with SiteMinder. Below you will find a list of applications that support FCC files.
Programs to open FCC file
Remember to download programs supporting FCC files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of SiteMinder with FCC files
If, despite the installed application, the FCC file does not start in the SiteMinder 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. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the FCC file with the SiteMinder application.
Step 3. Update SiteMinder to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the SiteMinder program, it is possible that Forms Credential Collector Format requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the CA Technologies page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the FCC file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the FCC file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the FCC file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected FCC files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of FCC file may not always be supported by the latest software version. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair FCC file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Netegrity, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted FCC 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 FCC file to another location.
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 FCC file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the FCC file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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