Kinds of DCF Files

Dominant DCF File Type

.DCF

File Ext:	.dcf
Type:	DRM Content Format File

DCF file is a media file encoded with DRM (Digital Rights Management) copy-protection. It is saved in a protected format, and can only be opened using an authorized DRM-compatible cell phone.

Company:	Sony Mobile Communications
Class:	Audio Files
Registry Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.dcf

Software Programs That Open The DRM Content Format File:

DRM Packager by Sony Mobile Communications

Windows

Mac

Sony Memory Card File Rescue by Sony

Windows

Additional DCF Files

.DCF

File Ext:	.dcf
Type:	Safetica Free Encrypted Archive

Safetica Free Encrypted Archive may be protected by a password and may incorporate encryption algorithms such as CAST5, CAST6, Blowfish, Twofish, and MARS.

Company:	Safetica Technologies
Class:	Encoded Files

Software Programs That Open Safetica Free Encrypted Archive Files:

Safetica Free by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

.DCF

File Ext:	.dcf
Type:	Document Computation Format

Document Computation Format is the standard data sharing format. It possesses all the required data in a single compressed file.

Company:	ACCA Software
Class:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open Document Computation Format Files:

ACCA Software PriMus-DCF by ACCA Software

Compatible with:

Windows

.DCF

File Ext:	.dcf
Type:	Disk Copy Fast Disk Image File

Disk Copy Fast Disk Image File supports FDFORMAT, DMF, XDF, 800KB, and Mac formats. DCF files can be read by Disk Copy Fast and Disk Copy Plus.

Company:	Open Source
Class:	Disk Image Files

Software Programs That Open Disk Copy Fast Disk Image File Files:

Disk Copy Fast by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

Disk Copy Plus by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

.DCF

File Ext:	.dcf
Type:	Design Rule For Camera File

DCF file is a setting file defines a file format and file system for digital cameras, including the directory structure, file naming method, character set, file format, and metadata format.

Company:	ACD Systems
Class:	Settings Files

Software Programs That Open Design Rule For Camera File Files:

ACDSee Photo Manager by ACD Systems

Compatible with:

Windows

.DCF

File Ext:	.dcf
Type:	WordExpress Dictionary File

DCF file is a dictionary file used by WordExpress, a text editor and word processor for Microsoft Windows.

Company:	MicroVision Development, Inc.
Class:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open WordExpress Dictionary File Files:

WordExpress by MicroVision Development, Inc.

Compatible with:

Windows

.DCF

File Ext:	.dcf
Type:	DynSite Configuration File Format

DCF file is a configuration file used by DynSite, an application for automatically updates PC dynamic IP address.

Company:	Open Source
Class:	Settings Files

Software Programs That Open DynSite Configuration File Format Files:

DynSite by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

.DCF

File Ext:	.dcf
Type:	ProWORX Nxt Database Configuration File

DCF file is a configuration file related to ProWORX, an application used for programming, configuring, testing, emulating Modicon printed circuit boards.

Company:	Schneider Electric
Class:	Settings Files

Software Programs That Open ProWORX Nxt Database Configuration File Files:

ProWORX by Schneider Electric

Compatible with:

Windows

.DCF

File Ext:	.dcf
Type:	Taskmaster Batch Pilot Form File

DCF file is used by Taskmaster, an application used to automate input of data from documents to reduce cost and accelerate document process efficiencies.

Company:	IBM
Class:	Settings Files

Software Programs That Open Taskmaster Batch Pilot Form File Files:

Taskmaster by IBM

Compatible with:

Windows

.DCF

File Ext:	.dcf
Type:	DCF Document Computation Format

DCF file is a Document Computation Format created by PriMus-DCF software, an utility used to create, publish and share price books, price lists, estimates and bills of quantities.

Company:	ACCA Software
Class:	Text Files

Software Programs That Open DCF Document Computation Format Files:

ACCA Software PriMus-DCF by ACCA Software

Compatible with:

Windows

.DCF

File Ext:	.dcf
Type:	Directory Opus Command File

DCF file extension is a command file created by Directory Opus, a file management tool for Microsoft Windows operating system.

Company:	GPSoftware
Class:	Developer Files

Software Programs That Open Directory Opus Command File Files:

Directory Opus by GPSoftware

Compatible with:

Windows

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DCF Troubleshooting

Frequent DCF Opening Issues

DRM Packager Not Present

When trying to open your DCF file, you get the error "Can't Open DCF File Type". When this happens, it is commonly due to DRM Packager missing in %%os%%. You won't be able to double-click to open your DCF because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.

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

Incorrect DRM Packager Version

Your DRM Content Format File file is incompatible with DRM Packager because you might have the wrong version installed. Installing the latest version of DRM Packager from Sony Mobile Communications is recommended. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.

Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of DCF file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).

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

Other DCF File Opening Causes

You can still experience errors opening DCF files even with the latest version of DRM Packager installed on your PC. Other DCF opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. Additional factors include:

• Invalid DCF file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
• Deletion of the DCF file description from the Registry by mistake
• Corrupt install of DRM Packager or other DCF-related program
• Your DCF can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
• Past or present virus infection has affected your DCF
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your DCF file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the DRM Content Format File format