Troubleshooting Problems Opening C__ Files
Common C__ Opening Problems
Microsoft Visual Studio Not Present
You encounter an error message such as "%%os%% Can't Open C__ Files" when trying to open your C__. Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because Microsoft Visual Studio isn't installed on your PC. You won't be able to double-click to open your C__ because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.
Tip: If you don't have Microsoft Visual Studio installed, and you know of another program to open your C__ file, you can try opening it by selecting from the programs listed under "Show Apps".
Incorrect Microsoft Visual Studio Version
Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Microsoft Visual Studio installed that's incompatible with your C++ Source Code File type. Visit the Microsoft Corporation website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Microsoft Visual Studio. This problem is predominately due to having a C++ Source Code File file version that was created by a newer version of Microsoft Visual Studio than what you have installed on your PC.
Tip: Find clues on the correct software version by right-clicking your C__ file and clicking "Properties".
Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening C__ files are due to having the wrong version of Microsoft Visual Studio installed.
Associated Difficulties Loading C__ Files
You can still experience errors opening C__ files even with the latest version of Microsoft Visual Studio installed on your PC. If you are still having problems opening C__ files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. Issues that aren't software-related:
- C__ file references in the Windows Registry are broken
- Deletion of the C__ file description from the Registry by mistake
- Corrupt install of Microsoft Visual Studio or other C__-related program
- File corruption affecting your C__ file
- Your C__ is infected with malware
- Device drivers of the hardware associated with your C__ file are corrupt or out-of-date
- Windows has inadequate resources to open your C++ Source Code File file
Quiz: Which file extension is a type of raster image?
That's Correct!
TIFF files, or Tagged Image File Format, is a considered a raster image file. They are very popular with the publishing industry because of their ability to be compressed using lossless compression (maintaining high quality).
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TIFF files, or Tagged Image File Format, is a considered a raster image file. They are very popular with the publishing industry because of their ability to be compressed using lossless compression (maintaining high quality).