Tips to open PC2 file
Can't open the PC2 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PC2 files as well as a list of programs that support PC2 files.
PC2 file extension
| File Name |
Degas Elite Medium Res Image Format |
| File Developer |
Degas |
| File Category |
Raster Image Files |
The PC2 file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PC2 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PC2 file on each system platform.
What is PC2 file?
The file in the PC2 format belongs to the Raster Image Files category. It was designed by Degas. In addition to this file, the Raster Image Files category includes 522 related files. Degas Elite Medium Res Image Format appears on 2 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. Alternatively, you can use 2 other programs. The XnView programs will also handle the file when the GraphicConverter program does not fulfill its role.
How to open PC2 file?
The most common problem when using Degas Elite Medium Res Image Format is that a specific PC2 is not associated with the program. This causes the file PC2 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 PC2 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 GraphicConverter
In this case, you should first verify that the GraphicConverter application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name GraphicConverter in it. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file PC2.
Programs to open PC2 file
Remember to download programs supporting PC2 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of GraphicConverter with PC2 files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the PC2 file to open in the GraphicConverter application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. 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. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the PC2 file with the GraphicConverter program.
Step 3. Update GraphicConverter to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the GraphicConverter program, it is possible that Degas Elite Medium Res Image Format requires a newer version of the program.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PC2 file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
The PC2 file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the PC2 file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
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. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file PC2 or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover PC2 files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of PC2 file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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 ability to automatically repair PC2 file corruption.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file PC2 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. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the PC2 file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the PC2 file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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