Tips to open RC file

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

RC file extension

File Name Resource Script
File Developer Microsoft
File Category Developer Files

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

Operating systems
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What is RC file?

The RC file has been categorized as Developer Files. The creator of this file is Microsoft. In addition to this file, the Developer Files category includes 1205 related files. Resource Script 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. The Microsoft Visual Studio application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Microsoft Corporation. There are also 6 alternative programs to handle the RC file. The Borland C++, C++ Builder, Embarcadero C++Builder, Adobe ExtendScript programs will also handle the file when the Microsoft Visual Studio program does not fulfill its role.

How to open RC file?

The main problem with Resource Script is that the RC file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that RC files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the RC 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 Microsoft Visual Studio

In this case, you should first verify that the Microsoft Visual Studio application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Microsoft Visual Studio 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 RC files.

Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Visual Studio with RC files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the RC file to open in the Microsoft Visual Studio application, but you can set it manually. 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 RC file with the Microsoft Visual Studio application.

Step 3. Update Microsoft Visual Studio to the latest version

If, despite the association of the Microsoft Visual Studio program with the Resource Script file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Microsoft Corporation website and install the latest version.

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

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the RC file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. 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 RC file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover RC files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the RC file. 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. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged RC files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Microsoft, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted RC 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.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the RC file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the RC 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. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the RC file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.