D4C File Extension

What is D4C file?

Full format name of files that use D4C extension is Dataphor Data Format. Files with D4C extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with D4C extension are categorized as Misc Files files. The Misc Files subset comprises 6033 various file formats. The most popular software that supports D4C files is Dataphor. Software named Dataphor was created by Dataphor developers. In order to find more detailed information on the software and D4C files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support D4C file extension

The following listing features D4C-compatible programs. Files with D4C suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

Updated: 11/12/2020

How to open file with D4C extension?

Being unable to open files with D4C extension can be have various origins. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Dataphor Data Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Install Dataphor software

Problems with opening and working with D4C files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with D4C files being present on your machine. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download Dataphor and install it on your device. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading Dataphor installed is by going to developer’s website (Dataphor developers) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Dataphor

If you already have Dataphor installed on your systems and D4C files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. The reason that Dataphor cannot handle files with D4C may be that the software is outdated. The most recent version of Dataphor is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate Dataphor Data Format files with Dataphor

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate D4C files with latest version of Dataphor you have installed on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the D4C with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Dataphor is installed, check the Always use this app to open D4C 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 D4C file open the file menu and choose Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select Dataphor and click Change for all...
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with D4C extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the D4C is not faulty

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the D4C file in question. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Verify that the D4C in question is not infected with a computer virus

If the D4C is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Scan the D4C file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the D4C file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Verify that the D4C file’s structure is intact

Did you receive the D4C file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. If the D4C file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Dataphor Data Format file again.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Dataphor

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with D4C extension. In this case close the other applications.

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

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Dataphor Data Format files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with D4C files affecting older versions of given software.

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