Tips to open NUM file
Can't open the NUM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open NUM files as well as a list of programs that support NUM files.
NUM file extension
| File Name |
Diction |
| File Developer |
Diction Software |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The NUM file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the NUM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the NUM file on each system platform.
What is NUM file?
The file with the extension NUM is the Misc Files file type. The author of this format is Diction Software. Additionally, the Misc Files category contains 6033 of other files. Diction 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 Diction to handle this file. This is a program created by Diction Software.
How to open NUM file?
The main problem with Diction is that the NUM file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file NUM to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the NUM 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 Diction
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Diction is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Diction in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file NUM with Diction. Below is a list of programs that support the file NUM.
Programs to open NUM file
Remember to download programs supporting NUM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Diction with NUM files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the NUM file to open in the Diction application, but you can set it manually. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. 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. 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 NUM file with the Diction application.
Step 3. Update Diction to the latest version
If, however, after binding Diction with Diction there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Diction Software website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the NUM file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
The NUM file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the NUM file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
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. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the NUM file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected NUM files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of NUM 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 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 NUM file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Diction Software, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted NUM 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. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move NUM to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the NUM file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. 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 this does not work either, restart the device.
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