Tips to open NCFG file
Can't open the NCFG file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open NCFG files as well as a list of programs that support NCFG files.
NCFG file extension
| File Name |
ArcGIS Explorer Configuration Format |
| File Developer |
ESRI |
| File Category |
Settings Files |
The NCFG file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the NCFG files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the NCFG file on each system platform.
What is NCFG file?
The NCFG file has been categorized as Settings Files. The creator of this file is ESRI. Settings Files consists of 1305 similar files. ArcGIS Explorer Configuration 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. It is recommended to use ArcGIS Explorer to handle this file. This is a program created by Esri.
How to open NCFG file?
An often recurring problem with ArcGIS Explorer Configuration Format is that NCFG is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file NCFG 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 NCFG 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 ArcGIS Explorer
In this case, you should first verify that the ArcGIS Explorer application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing ArcGIS Explorer into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open NCFG files.
Programs to open NCFG file
Remember to download programs supporting NCFG files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of ArcGIS Explorer with NCFG files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the NCFG file to open in the ArcGIS Explorer 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. 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 NCFG file with the ArcGIS Explorer application.
Step 3. Update ArcGIS Explorer to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the ArcGIS Explorer program, it is possible that ArcGIS Explorer Configuration Format requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the Esri website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the NCFG file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to NCFG files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our NCFG file. However, remember that not every infected NCFG file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of NCFG file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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.
There can be many reasons for this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair NCFG file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use ESRI help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted NCFG 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. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the NCFG file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the NCFG 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 NCFG file again. 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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