Tips to open ICD file

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

ICD file extension

File Name Installable Client Driver Format
File Developer Microsoft
File Category Settings Files

The ICD file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the ICD files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the ICD file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 2
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What is ICD file?

The ICD file has been categorized as Settings Files. It was designed by Microsoft. Settings Files consists of 1305 similar files. Installable Client Driver 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. There are also 1 alternative programs to handle the ICD file. Dungeon Keeper 2 will apply when it is not possible to use Referenced by the operating system.

How to open ICD file?

An often recurring problem with Installable Client Driver Format is that ICD is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that ICD files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the ICD 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 Referenced by the operating system

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Referenced by the operating system is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Referenced by the operating system into the system search engine. 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 ICD.

Step 2. Create association of Referenced by the operating system with ICD files

If, despite the installed application, the ICD file does not start in the Referenced by the operating system 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. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the ICD file with the Referenced by the operating system application.

Step 3. Update Referenced by the operating system to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the Referenced by the operating system program, it is possible that Installable Client Driver Format requires a newer version of the program.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the ICD 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 ICD file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the ICD 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. 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 ICD or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected ICD files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the ICD file. 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular ICD file corruption.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted ICD files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the ICD file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the ICD file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the ICD file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.