Sources of VC4 Problems
Frequent VC4 Opening Issues
Notepad++ Removed
When trying to open your VC4 file, you get the error "Can't Open VC4 File Type". Customarily, this means that Notepad++ is not installed on %%os%%. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the VC4 file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.
Tip: If you know of another program that can open your VC4 file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.
Incorrect Notepad++ Version
Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Notepad++ installed that's incompatible with your Visual C++ 4 File type. Visit the Don Ho website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Notepad++. This problem is predominately due to having a Visual C++ 4 File file version that was created by a newer version of Notepad++ than what you have installed on your PC.
Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the VC4 file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.
Regardless, most of the VC4 file opening problems relate to not having the right version of Notepad++ installed.
Additional VC4 Opening Issues
Assuming you have the right Notepad++ version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening VC4 files. If you're still experiencing problems opening VC4 files, there could be other computer problems. These issues include:
- Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for VC4
- The VC4 file description within the Windows Registry was removed
- Defective install of a VC4 program, such as Notepad++
- VC4 file corruption
- Past or present virus infection has affected your VC4
- Hardware related to VC4s has device driver corruption
- Too many applications are open on your PC to load your Visual C++ 4 File file successfully
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