C51 File Extension

What is C51 file?

C51 filename suffix is mostly used for Split Multi-volume ACE Compressed Format Archive files. Split Multi-volume ACE Compressed Format Archive format was developed by e-merge GmbH. C51 file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. C51 file belongs to the Archive Files category just like 619 other filename extensions listed in our database. WinACE Archiver is by far the most used program for working with C51 files. Software named WinACE Archiver was created by e-merge GmbH. In order to find more detailed information on the software and C51 files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support C51 file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support C51 files. Files with C51 suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with C51 extension?

Problems with accessing C51 may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with C51 extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Install WinACE Archiver software

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports C51 files installed on the system. To address this issue, go to the WinACE Archiver developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. If you want to download WinACE Archiver installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit e-merge GmbH website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Update WinACE Archiver to the latest version

If you already have WinACE Archiver installed on your systems and C51 files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. If you have an older version of WinACE Archiver installed, it may not support C51 format. The most recent version of WinACE Archiver is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign WinACE Archiver to C51 files

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate C51 files with latest version of WinACE Archiver you have installed on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Clicking the C51 with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the WinACE Archiver installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open C51 files box and clicking OK button.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with C51 extension, select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select WinACE Archiver and click Change for all...
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with C51 extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Ensure that the C51 file is complete and free of errors

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper C51 file. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. The C51 may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

Should it happed that the C51 is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the C51 file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the C51 file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Ensure the file with C51 extension is complete and error-free

If the C51 file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. When downloading the file with C51 extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Split Multi-volume ACE Compressed Format Archive file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run WinACE Archiver

If the systems has insufficient resources to open C51 files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Split Multi-volume ACE Compressed Format Archive file. It may be the case that the C51 files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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