Tips to open NCW file

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

NCW file extension

File Name Nero CoverDesigner Picture Template Format
File Developer Nero
File Category Raster Image Files

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

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What is NCW file?

The file in the NCW format belongs to the Raster Image Files category. It was designed by Nero. Raster Image Files consists of 522 similar files. Nero CoverDesigner Picture Template Format is most often found on 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 Nero Multimedia Suite application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Nero AG.

How to open NCW file?

The most common problem when using Nero CoverDesigner Picture Template Format is that a specific NCW is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open NCW, 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 NCW 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 Nero Multimedia Suite

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Nero Multimedia Suite is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Nero Multimedia Suite in it. 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 NCW files.

Programs to open NCW file

Remember to download programs supporting NCW files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.

Step 2. Create association of Nero Multimedia Suite with NCW files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the NCW file still does not use the Nero Multimedia Suite program, it means no association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the NCW file with the Nero Multimedia Suite program.

Step 3. Update Nero Multimedia Suite to the latest version

If, however, after binding Nero Multimedia Suite with Nero CoverDesigner Picture Template Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Nero AG website or update the program from the application.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the NCW 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 affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to NCW files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our NCW file. However, remember that not every infected NCW file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the NCW 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. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged NCW files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Nero, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file NCW except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
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 NCW file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the NCW file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.