Sources of UCE Problems
Common Problems Opening UCE Files
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You attempt to load your UCE file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The UCE File Extension". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because Microsoft Windows isn't installed on your PC. You won't be able to double-click to open your UCE because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.
Tip: When another UCE application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.
Wrong Version of Microsoft Windows is Installed
Your Windows UCE System File file is incompatible with Microsoft Windows because you might have the wrong version installed. Installing the latest version of Microsoft Windows from Microsoft Corporation is recommended. Most of the time your Windows UCE System File file was created by a newer Microsoft Windows than what you have installed.
Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the UCE file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.
Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening UCE files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.
Additional UCE Opening Issues
Although you might already have Microsoft Windows or another UCE-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Windows UCE System File files. If you are still having problems opening UCE files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. Issues that aren't software-related:
- File references in the Windows Registry for UCE are wrong
- Accidental deletion of the description of the UCE file in the Windows registry
- Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the UCE format
- Something has caused file corruption of your UCE
- Past or present virus infection has affected your UCE
- Device drivers of the hardware associated with your UCE file are corrupt or out-of-date
- Windows has inadequate resources to open your Windows UCE System File file
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