Types of CFA Files

Leading CFA Type

.CFA

File ID:	.cfa
Classification:	ComProbe Analyzer Capture File

CFA file extension may refer to a data capture file that is created by ComProbe analyzers developed by Frontline. These analyzers include BPA Low Energy Bluetooth Protocol Analyzer and the BPA 600 Dual Mode Bluetooth Protocol Analyzer. The data contained in these CFA files may include the frame number, segment, command, block, or UUID that are collected by an analyzer.

Developer:	Frontline
Group:	Data Files
Registry Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.cfa

Software Programs That Open The ComProbe Analyzer Capture File:

Frontline ComProbe Analysis System by Frontline

Windows

More CFA Files

.CFA

File ID:	.cfa
Classification:	Adobe Conformed Audio File

CFA file extension may refer to a cached audio file created by various software programs developed by Adobe Systems. These programs include Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Encore. CFA files contain audio data conformed to a proprietary Adobe format. These files are used to improve the performance of software while processing audio data and also when generating audio waveform previews.

Developer:	Adobe Systems Incorporated
Group:	Audio Files

Software Programs That Open Adobe Conformed Audio File Files:

Adobe Premiere Pro CC by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Adobe After Effects by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Adobe Audition by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Adobe Encore CS6 by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

.CFA

File ID:	.cfa
Classification:	Adobe Multimedia Cache

CFA file extension may refer to a temporary file that may be related to various Adobe Systems developed programs. These programs include Adobe Photoshop Lightroom, Adobe Premiere, and Adobe Encore. It is used for multimedia cache files. The generation of these files takes place whenever a multimedia file is imported into a new project.

Developer:	Adobe Systems Incorporated
Group:	Temporary Files

Software Programs That Open Adobe Multimedia Cache Files:

Adobe Premiere Pro CC by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Adobe Lightroom CC by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Adobe Creative Cloud by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Linux

Web

Adobe Encore CS6 by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

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CFA File Complications

Common Problems Opening CFA Files

Frontline ComProbe Analysis System is Not Installed

You attempt to load your CFA file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The CFA File Extension". Usually, this is because you do not have Frontline ComProbe Analysis System for %%os%% installed. The OS won't know what to do with your CFA file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.

Tip: If you have another software that you know opens CFA files, you can select it by hitting the "Show Apps" button.

Wrong Version of Frontline ComProbe Analysis System is Installed

Sometimes your installed version of Frontline ComProbe Analysis System won't support your ComProbe Analyzer Capture File file. You will need to download a newer version of Frontline ComProbe Analysis System if you don't have the right version. Most of the time your ComProbe Analyzer Capture File file was created by a newer Frontline ComProbe Analysis System than what you have installed.

Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the CFA file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.

Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening CFA files are due to having the wrong version of Frontline ComProbe Analysis System installed.

Other Causes of CFA File Opening Problems

Assuming you have the right Frontline ComProbe Analysis System version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening CFA files. If you are continuing to have errors with loading CFA files, other external issues might be to blame. Additional factors include:

• Invalid CFA file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
• The CFA file description within the Windows Registry was removed
• Invalid installation of a CFA-associated program (eg. Frontline ComProbe Analysis System)
• Your CFA can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
• CFA file integrity has been compromised by malware
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your CFA file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the ComProbe Analyzer Capture File format