CARC File Extension

What is CARC file?

CARC filename suffix is mostly used for Nintendo DS Compressed Archive Format files. Nintendo defined the Nintendo DS Compressed Archive Format format standard. Files with CARC extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. CARC file belongs to the Game Files category just like 1509 other filename extensions listed in our database. The most popular program for handling CARC files is NarcTool, but users can choose among 1 different programs that support this file format.

Programs which support CARC file extension

Programs that can handle CARC files are as follows. Files with CARC extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

How to open file with CARC extension?

Problems with accessing CARC may be due to various reasons. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Nintendo DS Compressed Archive Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with CARC files.

Step 1. Get the NarcTool

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening CARC files is that no program that can handle CARC files is installed on user’s system. This issue can be addressed by downloading and installing NarcTool or different compatible program, such as Tahaxan. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support CARC files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit NarcTool website and download the installer.

Step 2. Check the version of NarcTool and update if needed

You still cannot access CARC files although NarcTool is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. 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 NarcTool installed, it may not support CARC format. The most recent version of NarcTool is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open CARC files to NarcTool

After installing NarcTool (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open CARC files. 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

• Right-click the CARC file and choose Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where NarcTool is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open CARC files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• Right-click the CARC file and select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with CARC extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

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

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the CARC file in question. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Verify that the CARC in question is not infected with a computer virus

Should it happed that the CARC is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the scanner detected that the CARC file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Verify that the CARC file’s structure is intact

If the CARC file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. It could happen the the download process of file with CARC extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Nintendo DS Compressed Archive Format file.

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

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

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

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

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