Tips to open PCC file

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

PCC file extension

File Name Mass Effect Package
File Developer Electronic Arts
File Category Game Files

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

Operating systems
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What is PCC file?

The PCC file has been categorized as Game Files. It was designed by Electronic Arts. Additionally, the Game Files category contains 1509 of other files. Mass Effect Package appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. It is recommended to use Mass Effect 2 to handle this file. This is a program created by BioWare. There are also 2 alternative programs to handle the PCC file. You can use Unreal Model Viewer, Skeletal Mesh Editor in case Mass Effect 2 cannot be used.

How to open PCC file?

An often recurring problem with Mass Effect Package is that PCC is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file PCC 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 PCC 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 Mass Effect 2

The first step is to check if the computer has the Mass Effect 2 program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Mass Effect 2 in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file PCC.

Step 2. Create association of Mass Effect 2 with PCC files

If, despite the installed application, the PCC file does not start in the Mass Effect 2 application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of 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 PCC file with the Mass Effect 2 application.

Step 3. Update Mass Effect 2 to the latest version

If, however, after binding Mass Effect 2 with Mass Effect Package 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 BioWare page and install.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PCC file

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the PCC file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the PCC file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected PCC files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the PCC files changes over time. 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.
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 PCC files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Electronic Arts, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted PCC files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
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. It is best to move PCC to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the PCC file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file PCC to close. However, some background programs may block the PCC file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.