Types of IC0 Files

Primary IC0 File Association

.IC0

File Format:	.ic0
File Type:	HSPICE

Created by:	Synopsys, Inc.
File Category:	Data Files
Registry Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.ic0

Software Programs That Open The HSPICE:

HSPICE by Synopsys, Inc.

Windows

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Troubleshooting Problems Opening IC0 Files

Common Problems Opening IC0 Files

HSPICE is Not Installed

When you double-click your IC0 file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have HSPICE for %%os%% installed on your computer. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.

Tip: If you know of another program that can open your IC0 file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.

Wrong Version of HSPICE is Installed

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a HSPICE file that is unsupported by your installed application version. If you do not have the proper version HSPICE (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. 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 IC0 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 IC0 files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.

Other Causes of IC0 File Opening Problems

Although you might already have HSPICE or another IC0-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening HSPICE files. If you are still having problems opening IC0 files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• Invalid IC0 file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
• Accidental deletion of the description of the IC0 file in the Windows registry
• Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the IC0 format
• Your IC0 file is corrupted (issues with your HSPICE file itself)
• Your IC0 is infected with malware
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your IC0 file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the HSPICE format