COW File Extension

What is COW file?

Full format name of files that use COW extension is Thief Game. Thief Game format was developed by Eidos Interactive Ltd.. Files with COW extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. COW file format, along with 1509 other file formats, belongs to the Game Files category. The software recommended for managing COW files is Thief: Deadly Shadows. Thief: Deadly Shadows software was developed by Eidos Interactive Ltd., and on its official website you may find more information about COW files or the Thief: Deadly Shadows software program.

Programs which support COW file extension

The following listing features COW-compatible programs. Files with COW 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 COW extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening COW files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with COW files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Install Thief: Deadly Shadows software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening COW files is that no program that can handle COW files is installed on user’s system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install Thief: Deadly Shadows. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit Thief: Deadly Shadows website and download the installer.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Thief: Deadly Shadows

If the problems with opening COW files still occur even after installing Thief: Deadly Shadows, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Thief: Deadly Shadows is available. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. This can be one of the causes why COW files are not compatible with Thief: Deadly Shadows. The latest version of Thief: Deadly Shadows should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign Thief: Deadly Shadows to COW files

If you have the latest version of Thief: Deadly Shadows installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage COW on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Change the default application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the COW 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 Thief: Deadly Shadows is installed, check the Always use this app to open COW 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 COW 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 COW extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Check the COW for 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 COW file. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

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

If the COW is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. COW file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

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

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

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

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 Thief Game file.

4. Check whether your system can handle Thief: Deadly Shadows

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with COW extension. In this case close the other applications.

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

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with Thief Game files. It may be the case that the COW files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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