COV File Extension

What is COV file?

COV is a file extension commonly associated with Fax Cover Page Format files. Fax Cover Page Format format was developed by Microsoft. COV file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. COV file belongs to the Layout Files category just like 137 other filename extensions listed in our database. Microsoft Fax Cover Page Editor supports COV files and is the most frequently used program to handle such files, yet 1 other tools may also be used.

Programs which support COV file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support COV files. Files with COV 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 COV extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening COV files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with COV files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with COV files.

Step 1. Get the Microsoft Fax Cover Page Editor

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening COV files is that no program that can handle COV files is installed on user’s system. The most obvious solution is to download and install Microsoft Fax Cover Page Editor or one to the listed programs: Microsoft Windows. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading Microsoft Fax Cover Page Editor installed is by going to developer’s website () and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of Microsoft Fax Cover Page Editor and update if needed

You still cannot access COV files although Microsoft Fax Cover Page Editor is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. If you have an older version of Microsoft Fax Cover Page Editor installed, it may not support COV format. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Microsoft Fax Cover Page Editor.

Step 3. Set the default application to open COV files to Microsoft Fax Cover Page Editor

If you have the latest version of Microsoft Fax Cover Page Editor installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage COV on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the COV file
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Microsoft Fax Cover Page Editor is installed, check the Always use this app to open COV files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Change the default application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected COV file open the file menu and choose Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with COV extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the COV is not faulty

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the COV file is valid. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Check the COV file for viruses or malware

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the COV file hinders attempts to open it. Scan the COV file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. COV file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the COV 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. If the COV file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Fax Cover Page Format file again.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Microsoft Fax Cover Page Editor

If the systems has insufficient resources to open COV 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 Fax Cover Page Format file. It may be the case that the COV files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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