Tips to open FDOC file

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

FDOC file extension

File Name Microsoft XPS Document Settings
File Developer Microsoft Corporation
File Category Settings Files

The FDOC file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the FDOC files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the FDOC file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 3
  • 1
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is FDOC file?

The file in the FDOC format belongs to the Settings Files category. It was designed by Microsoft Corporation. Additionally, the Settings Files category contains 1305 of other files. Microsoft XPS Document Settings appears on 3 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 Linux, Mac OS, Windows. The main program that supports this format is Windows Notepad. This was created by Microsoft Corporation. Alternatively, you can use 4 other programs. The TextEdit, Microsoft XPS Viewer, gedit, NotePad++ text editor programs will also handle the file when the Windows Notepad program does not fulfill its role.

How to open FDOC file?

The most common problem when using Microsoft XPS Document Settings is that a specific FDOC is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open FDOC, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the FDOC 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 Windows Notepad

The first step is to check if the computer has the Windows Notepad program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Windows Notepad in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file FDOC with Windows Notepad. Below you will find a list of applications that support FDOC files.

Step 2. Create association of Windows Notepad with FDOC files

If, despite the installed application, the FDOC file does not start in the Windows Notepad 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. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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 FDOC file with the Windows Notepad application.

Step 3. Update Windows Notepad to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the Windows Notepad program, it is possible that Microsoft XPS Document Settings requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Microsoft Corporation website and install the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the FDOC file

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. 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 FDOC file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file FDOC or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover FDOC files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the FDOC files changes over time. 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. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged FDOC files. You can restore the file from a backup or use Microsoft Corporation help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file FDOC except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
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 FDOC 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. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file FDOC to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the FDOC file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.