Tips to open NCM file
Can't open the NCM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open NCM files as well as a list of programs that support NCM files.
NCM file extension
| File Name |
Nokia Communicator Configuration Message Format |
| File Category |
Settings Files |
The NCM file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the NCM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the NCM file on each system platform.
What is NCM file?
The file with the extension NCM is the Settings Files file type. Additionally, the Settings Files category contains 1305 of other files. Nokia Communicator Configuration Message Format is supported by 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The Nokia Suite application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Nokia Corporation.
How to open NCM file?
An often recurring problem with Nokia Communicator Configuration Message Format is that NCM is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that NCM files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the NCM 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 Nokia Suite
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Nokia Suite is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Nokia Suite into the 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 NCM files.
Programs to open NCM file
Remember to download programs supporting NCM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Nokia Suite with NCM files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the NCM file still does not use the Nokia Suite program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the NCM file with the Nokia Suite application.
Step 3. Update Nokia Suite to the latest version
If, however, after binding Nokia Suite with Nokia Communicator Configuration Message Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Nokia Corporation page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the NCM file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to NCM files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our NCM file. Sometimes virus-infected NCM files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of NCM file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular NCM file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting , but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted NCM 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 operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the NCM file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the NCM file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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