EXC File Type

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EXC File Summary

Most EXC files can be viewed with four known software applications, typically Lionhead Studios Black and White developed by Lionhead Studios. It's main file type association is the Black & White Zone File format, but also includes three other rarely-seen file types. EXC files are categorized ordinarily as Game Files. Other file types can be Encoded Files or Data Files.

File Extension EXC is supported by Windows and Mac operating systems. These types of files can be found on both desktop and mobile devices. The Popularity Rating for EXC files is "Low", which means these files are not ordinarily found on an everyday user's device.

Although there is a lot more to know about EXC files, those are the most important details of these types of files. If you are having trouble opening these files, or would like more detailed information, please see our comprehensive information below.

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Known EXC Files

  4 known file types use this extension

Dominant EXC File Type

.EXC
Formatting:.exc
Category:Black & White Zone File

Black & White Zone File stores information for a zone. A zone refers to a level for the game. It is found in the \Data\Zones\ directory within the game installation.

Developer: Lionhead Studios
File Category:Game Files
Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.exc

Software Programs That Open The Black & White Zone File:


Lionhead Studios Black and White by Lionhead Studios

Windows
Mac

Other EXC Descriptions

.EXC
Formatting:.exc
Category:eDataSecurity Management Self-extracting File

EXC file contains self-extracting encrypted archive created by eDataSecurity Management, a data encryption and protection application. This format seems to be obsolete and no longer supported.

Developer: Acer Inc.
File Category:Encoded Files

Software Programs That Open eDataSecurity Management Self-extracting File Files:


eDataSecurity Management by Acer Inc.

Compatible with:

Windows
.EXC
Formatting:.exc
Category:Microsoft Word Exclusion Dictionary

Data file associated with some earlier versions of Microsoft Windows, it contains exclusion dictionary data used by the software for verifying during a spelling check.

Developer: Microsoft Corporation
File Category:Data Files

Software Programs That Open Microsoft Word Exclusion Dictionary Files:


Microsoft Word by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
.EXC
Formatting:.exc
Category:Excentro Template File

Template file associated with Excentro, a simple tool used to create guilloche designs like backgrounds, borders or rosettes.

Developer: Kursiv Publishing House
File Category:Text Files

Software Programs That Open Excentro Template File Files:


Excentro by Kursiv Publishing House

Compatible with:

Mac

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EXC Requests


Top Windows Operating Systems

7 (45.73%)
10 (44.56%)
8.1 (5.41%)
XP (2.79%)
8 (0.97%)


Sources of EXC Problems


Troubles Opening EXC Files

Lionhead Studios Black and White Isn't There

You attempt to load your EXC file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The EXC File Extension". Usually, this is because you do not have Lionhead Studios Black and White for %%os%% installed. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.


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


Lionhead Studios Black and White Requires Update

Sometimes your installed version of Lionhead Studios Black and White won't support your Black & White Zone File file. You will need to download a newer version of Lionhead Studios Black and White if you don't have the right version. This problem is predominately due to having a Black & White Zone File file version that was created by a newer version of Lionhead Studios Black and White than what you have installed on your PC.


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


Summary: Not having the right Lionhead Studios Black and White version on your computer can cause problems opening EXC files.


Other EXC File Issues

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Lionhead Studios Black and White will resolve your issue. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening EXCs. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

  • Windows Registry EXC file paths that are incorrect
  • Unintentional removal of the description of the EXC file inside the Windows Registry
  • Partial installation of Lionhead Studios Black and White that did not fully complete
  • File corruption affecting your EXC file
  • The EXC is infected with a virus
  • Hardware related to EXCs has device driver corruption
  • Windows cannot load your Black & White Zone File file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)

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