Known YENC Files

Dominant YENC File Type

.YENC

File Ext:	.yenc
Type:	yEnc File

YENC File is an encoded file that has been converted from binary to text format by using yEnc encoding.

Programmer:	Open Source
Division:	Encoded Files
Location:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.yenc

Software Programs That Open The yEnc File:

Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe by Smith Micro Software

Windows

	Mac
	iOS

Android

yDec by Open Source

Windows

yEnc32 by Open Source

Windows

yProxy Pro by Brawny Lads

Windows

yEnc TZ by Open Source

Mac

UUDeview by Open Source

Linux

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Troubleshooting Problems Opening YENC Files

Common Problems Opening YENC Files

Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe Removed

You attempt to load your YENC file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The YENC File Extension". If so, it typically means that you don't have Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe installed for %%os%%. Your operating system cannot associate your YENC with Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe, so double-clicking the file won't work.

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

Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe Requires Update

Sometimes your installed version of Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe won't support your yEnc File file. Download the latest Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe version from the Smith Micro Software website to ensure you have the correct one installed. Your yEnc File file was probably created by a newer release of Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe than what's currently installed your computer.

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

Primarily, problems experienced when opening YENC files are due to having the incorrect version of Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe installed on your computer.

Associated Difficulties Loading YENC Files

You can still experience errors opening YENC files even with the latest version of Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe installed on your PC. If you're still experiencing problems opening YENC files, there could be other computer problems. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for YENC
• Deletion of the YENC file description from the Registry by mistake
• Partial installation of Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe that did not fully complete
• File corruption affecting your YENC file
• YENC file integrity has been compromised by malware
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your YENC file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the yEnc File file