DCE File Extension

What is DCE file?

DCE filename suffix is mostly used for DriveCam Video Format files. DriveCam Video Format specification was created by DriveCam. DCE files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. DCE file format, along with 546 other file formats, belongs to the Video Files category. The most popular software that supports DCE files is Event Player.

Programs which support DCE file extension

Programs that can handle DCE files are as follows. Files with DCE 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 DCE extension?

Being unable to open files with DCE extension can be have various origins. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to DriveCam Video Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Download and install Event Player

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening DCE files is that no program that can handle DCE files is installed on user’s system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install Event Player. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. If you want to download Event Player installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Update Event Player to the latest version

If you already have Event Player installed on your systems and DCE 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 Event Player installed, it may not support DCE 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 Event Player.

Step 3. Set the default application to open DCE files to Event Player

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

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Right-click the DCE file and choose Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Event Player installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open DCE files box and clicking OK button.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected DCE file open the file menu and choose Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• 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 DCE extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Ensure that the DCE 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 DCE file. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

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

Should it happed that the DCE 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 DCE file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

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

Did you receive the DCE file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. It could happen the the download process of file with DCE 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 DriveCam Video Format file.

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

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

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with DriveCam Video Format files and ensure security of your device and operating system. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle DCE files.

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