Tips to open NARC file
Can't open the NARC file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open NARC files as well as a list of programs that support NARC files.
NARC file extension
| File Name |
Nintendo DS Archive Format |
| File Developer |
Nintendo |
| File Category |
Game Files |
The NARC file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the NARC files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the NARC file on each system platform.
What is NARC file?
The file in the NARC format belongs to the Game Files category. The creator of this file is Nintendo. Game Files consists of 1509 similar files. Nintendo DS Archive 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. There are also 1 alternative programs to handle the NARC file. You can use NARC Explorer in case NDS Editor cannot be used.
How to open NARC file?
The main problem with Nintendo DS Archive Format is that the NARC file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open NARC, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the NARC 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 NDS Editor
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that NDS Editor is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing NDS Editor into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support NARC files.
Programs to open NARC file
Remember to download programs supporting NARC files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of NDS Editor with NARC files
If, despite the installed application, the NARC file does not start in the NDS Editor 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. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the NDS Editor application as the default for handling the NARC file.
Step 3. Update NDS Editor to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the NDS Editor program, it is possible that Nintendo DS Archive Format requires a newer version of the program.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the NARC 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:
The NARC file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the NARC file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the NARC file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover NARC 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 NARC files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
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 NARC file corruption.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted NARC 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.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move NARC to a different directory.
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 NARC 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.
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