Tips to open IDC file
Can't open the IDC file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open IDC files as well as a list of programs that support IDC files.
IDC file extension
| File Name |
Internet Database Connector Format |
| File Developer |
Microsoft |
| File Category |
Web Files |
The IDC file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the IDC files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the IDC file on each system platform.
What is IDC file?
The file in the IDC format belongs to the Web Files category. It was designed by Microsoft. Web Files consists of 303 similar files. Internet Database Connector 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. It is recommended to use Microsoft IIS to handle this file. This is a program created by Microsoft Corporation. Alternatively, you can use 2 other programs. The MySQL, Microsoft Visual Studio programs will also handle the file when the Microsoft IIS program does not fulfill its role.
How to open IDC file?
The most common problem when using Internet Database Connector Format is that a specific IDC is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open IDC, 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 IDC 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 IIS
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Microsoft IIS is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Microsoft IIS into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file IDC with Microsoft IIS. Below is a list of programs that support the file IDC.
Programs to open IDC file
Remember to download programs supporting IDC files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Microsoft IIS with IDC files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the IDC file to open in the Microsoft IIS 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 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the IDC file with the Microsoft IIS program.
Step 3. Update Microsoft IIS to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Microsoft IIS program, it is possible that Internet Database Connector 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 Microsoft Corporation page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the IDC file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the IDC file. 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 IDC file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected IDC files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the IDC 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.
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 IDC 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 IDC 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the IDC file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the IDC file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file IDC to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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