Varieties of ARC Files

Main ARC Affiliation

.ARC

File Name:	.arc
File Type:	Norton Backup Archive

ARC file is a backup file created by Norton software products.ARC file is a file contains a backup of the file on the computer created by the software such as user files as well as system files.ARC general purpose is to store and recover files in case of accidental deletion or system failure.ARC file may be large in size as it contains personal and system information.

Organization:	Symantec Corporation
Division:	Backup Files
Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.arc

Software Programs That Open The Norton Backup Archive:

Symantec Norton 360 Version 6.0 by Symantec Corporation

Windows

	Mac
	iOS

Android

More ARC Files

.ARC

File Name:	.arc
File Type:	Compressed File Archive

ARC file is also compressed file archive created either as Macintosh Hierarchical File System archive or an MS-DOS archive. ARC files contain a group of compressed files. This group of compressed files can be compressed with different techniques. Nowadays ARC has been replaced by newer and more efficient compression algorithms but there are many programs that can open it.

Organization:	Smith Micro Software
Division:	Compressed Files

Software Programs That Open Compressed File Archive Files:

7-Zip by Igor Pavlov

Compatible with:

Windows

Android

Linux

Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe by Smith Micro Software

Compatible with:

Windows

	Mac
	iOS

Android

The Unarchiver by Dag Agren, Circlesoft

Compatible with:

Mac

Corel WinZip 21 by Corel

Compatible with:

Windows

	Mac
	iOS

Android

WinAce by e-merge GmbH

Compatible with:

Windows

PeaZip by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

Linux

Acubix PicoZip by Acubix

Compatible with:

Windows

.ARC

File Name:	.arc
File Type:	African Safari Data File

ARC file is also created by Cabela's African Safari game.ARC file contains music, images, and other data used by Cabela's African Safari game.Cabela's African Safari is available for different platforms as windows pc, Xbox, PSP.ARC file made by Cabela's African Safari game shouldn't be manually opened by the user.

Organization:	Activision
Division:	Game Files

Software Programs That Open African Safari Data File Files:

Cabela's African Safari by Activision

Compatible with:

Windows

.ARC

File Name:	.arc
File Type:	Symbian OS Backup File

ARC file is also used as a backup file that is created for mobile devices that use the Symbian operating system.ARC file contains personal and system backup data.ARC file is useful if the data of the mobile phone is lost.ARC file includes messages, calendars, Bookmarks, and contacts backup

Organization:	Nokia
Division:	Backup Files

Software Programs That Open Symbian OS Backup File Files:

Nokia PC Suite by Nokia

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Nokisoft Noki by NokiSoft

Compatible with:

Windows

NbuExplorer by Interscape

Compatible with:

Windows

.ARC

File Name:	.arc
File Type:	Nintendo Archive

An ARC file is an archive file used by Nintendo Wii games and contains LH compressed game properties, such as images, music, and animations. It can be edited to modify gameplay.

Organization:	Nintendo
Division:	Game Files

Software Programs That Open Nintendo Archive Files:

Reggie! Level Editor by Treeki And Tempus

Compatible with:

Windows

SZS Modifier by Chadsoft

Compatible with:

Windows

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Troubleshooting Problems Opening ARC Files

Troubles Opening ARC Files

Missing Symantec Norton 360 Version 6.0

You encounter an error message such as "%%os%% Can't Open ARC Files" when trying to open your ARC. Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because Symantec Norton 360 Version 6.0 isn't installed on your PC. The typical path of opening your ARC with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.

Tip: If you know of another program that can open your ARC file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.

Symantec Norton 360 Version 6.0 Requires Update

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Symantec Norton 360 Version 6.0 installed that's incompatible with your Norton Backup Archive type. If you've got the wrong version of Symantec Norton 360 Version 6.0 installed, you'll need to install the correct version. Most of the time your Norton Backup Archive file was created by a newer Symantec Norton 360 Version 6.0 than what you have installed.

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

Conclusion: The majority of ARC file opening issues are due to not having the correct Symantec Norton 360 Version 6.0 version installed.

More Causes of Problems Opening ARCs

You can still experience errors opening ARC files even with the latest version of Symantec Norton 360 Version 6.0 installed on your PC. If you are continuing to have errors with loading ARC files, other external issues might be to blame. Other contributing causes:

• ARC file type Registry entries are wrong
• Mistaken removal of the Windows registry ARC description
• Corrupt install of Symantec Norton 360 Version 6.0 or other ARC-related program
• The ARC itself is corrupted
• Past or present virus infection has affected your ARC
• Drivers associated with ARC software need to be updated
• Too many applications are open on your PC to load your Norton Backup Archive file successfully