Tips to open SPE file
Can't open the SPE file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open SPE files as well as a list of programs that support SPE files.
SPE file extension
| File Name |
WinSpec CCD Capture Format |
| File Developer |
Roper Scientific |
| File Category |
Raster Image Files |
The SPE file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SPE files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SPE file on each system platform.
What is SPE file?
The SPE file has been categorized as Raster Image Files. The author of this format is Roper Scientific. Raster Image Files consists of 522 similar files. WinSpec CCD Capture Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. Alternatively, you can use 1 other programs. You can use WinView in case WinSpec cannot be used.
How to open SPE file?
The main problem with WinSpec CCD Capture Format is that the SPE file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file SPE 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 SPE 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 WinSpec
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that WinSpec is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name WinSpec 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 SPE.
Programs to open SPE file
Remember to download programs supporting SPE files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of WinSpec with SPE files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the SPE file to open in the WinSpec 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. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the SPE file with the WinSpec application.
Step 3. Update WinSpec to the latest version
If, however, after binding WinSpec with WinSpec CCD Capture Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the SPE 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 SPE file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file SPE or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected SPE file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of SPE file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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 this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair SPE file corruption.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted SPE 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 operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move SPE to a different directory.
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. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file SPE to close. However, some background programs may block the SPE file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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