Tips to open RCD file
Can't open the RCD file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open RCD files as well as a list of programs that support RCD files.
RCD file extension
| File Name |
PcAnywhere Recorded Session Format |
| File Developer |
Symantec |
| File Category |
Video Files |
The RCD file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the RCD files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the RCD file on each system platform.
What is RCD file?
The file in the RCD format belongs to the Video Files category. The creator of this file is Symantec. Additionally, the Video Files category contains 546 of other files. PcAnywhere Recorded Session Format is supported by 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 main program that supports this format is pcAnywhere. This was created by Symantec Corporation.
How to open RCD file?
The main problem with PcAnywhere Recorded Session Format is that the RCD file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file RCD 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 RCD 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 pcAnywhere
The first step is to check if the computer has the pcAnywhere program installed. To do this, enter the name pcAnywhere into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file RCD with pcAnywhere. Below is a list of programs that support the file RCD.
Programs to open RCD file
Remember to download programs supporting RCD files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of pcAnywhere with RCD files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the RCD file still does not use the pcAnywhere program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. 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. 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 RCD file with the pcAnywhere program.
Step 3. Update pcAnywhere to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the pcAnywhere program, it is possible that PcAnywhere Recorded Session Format requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Symantec Corporation website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the RCD file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to RCD files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
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 RCD file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected RCD 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 RCD files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair RCD file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Symantec, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted RCD 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the RCD file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the RCD file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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