Tips to open RELOC file
Can't open the RELOC file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open RELOC files as well as a list of programs that support RELOC files.
RELOC file extension
| File Name |
Windows EXE Relocation Section Format |
| File Developer |
Microsoft |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The RELOC file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the RELOC files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the RELOC file on each system platform.
What is RELOC file?
The file in the RELOC format belongs to the Misc Files category. It was designed by Microsoft. Misc Files consists of 6033 similar files. Windows EXE Relocation Section Format is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. Alternatively, you can use 2 other programs. Microsoft Windows, 7-Zip will apply when it is not possible to use StripReloc.
How to open RELOC file?
An often recurring problem with Windows EXE Relocation Section Format is that RELOC is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that RELOC files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the RELOC 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 StripReloc
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that StripReloc is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name StripReloc into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support RELOC files.
Programs to open RELOC file
Remember to download programs supporting RELOC files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of StripReloc with RELOC files
If, despite the installed application, the RELOC file does not start in the StripReloc application, you must create a file association. 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. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the RELOC file with the StripReloc program.
Step 3. Update StripReloc to the latest version
If, however, after binding StripReloc with Windows EXE Relocation Section Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the RELOC file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the RELOC file contents when downloading or copying. 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 RELOC file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover RELOC 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 RELOC file. 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. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular RELOC file corruption.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file RELOC 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.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the RELOC file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file RELOC to close. However, some background programs may block the RELOC file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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