Types of CPE Files

Leading CPE Type

.CPE

File ID:	.cpe
Class:	Fax Cover Page File

The Fax Cover Page Editor software that creates fax cover pages, generates this type of this file. The file stores a cover page's content and layout. Most of the time, it includes the sender's info such as contacts and the company's logo.

Author:	Microsoft Corporation
Group:	Page Layout Files
Subkey:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.cpe

Software Programs That Open The Fax Cover Page File:

Microsoft Fax Cover Page Editor by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

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CPE Troubleshooting

Common CPE Opening Problems

Microsoft Fax Cover Page Editor Removed

You attempt to load your CPE file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The CPE File Extension". When this happens, it is commonly due to Microsoft Fax Cover Page Editor missing in %%os%%. You won't be able to double-click to open your CPE because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.

Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your CPE, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").

Microsoft Fax Cover Page Editor Requires Update

Your Fax Cover Page File file is incompatible with Microsoft Fax Cover Page Editor because you might have the wrong version installed. Installing the latest version of Microsoft Fax Cover Page Editor from Microsoft Corporation is recommended. Most of the time your Fax Cover Page File file was created by a newer Microsoft Fax Cover Page Editor than what you have installed.

Tip: Investigate your CPE file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.

Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening CPE files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.

More Causes of Problems Opening CPEs

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Microsoft Fax Cover Page Editor will resolve your issue. If you are still having problems opening CPE files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. Problems unrelated to software:

• Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for CPE
• Unintentional removal of the description of the CPE file inside the Windows Registry
• Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the CPE format
• CPE file corruption
• Your CPE has adversely impacted by malware
• CPE-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
• Windows cannot load your Fax Cover Page File file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)