Tips to open WINCE file
Can't open the WINCE file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open WINCE files as well as a list of programs that support WINCE files.
WINCE file extension
| File Name |
Microsoft Windows CE Program Executable |
| File Developer |
Microsoft Corporation |
| File Category |
Executable Files |
The WINCE file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WINCE files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WINCE file on each system platform.
What is WINCE file?
The file with the extension WINCE is the Executable Files file type. The creator of this file is Microsoft Corporation. Additionally, the Executable Files category contains 140 of other files. Microsoft Windows CE Program Executable 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 . It is recommended to use Microsoft Windows CE Embedded to handle this file. This is a program created by Microsoft Corporation. This file type can also be opened by 1 other programs. You can use Palm OS in case Microsoft Windows CE Embedded cannot be used.
How to open WINCE file?
The main problem with Microsoft Windows CE Program Executable is that the WINCE file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that WINCE files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the WINCE 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 Windows CE Embedded
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Microsoft Windows CE Embedded is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Microsoft Windows CE Embedded in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open WINCE files.
Programs to open WINCE file
Remember to download programs supporting WINCE files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Windows CE Embedded with WINCE files
If, despite the installed application, the WINCE file does not start in the Microsoft Windows CE Embedded 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 window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the WINCE file with the Microsoft Windows CE Embedded application.
Step 3. Update Microsoft Windows CE Embedded to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Microsoft Windows CE Embedded program with the Microsoft Windows CE Program Executable 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 WINCE file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the WINCE file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file WINCE or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover WINCE files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the WINCE 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.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular WINCE file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Microsoft Corporation
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file WINCE 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.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the WINCE file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the WINCE file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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