FCG File Extension

What is FCG file?

FCG is a file extension commonly associated with FastCGI Script files. Files with FCG extension may be used by programs distributed for Mac OS, Windows platform. FCG file format, along with 1205 other file formats, belongs to the Developer Files category. Users are advised to use Sublime Text software for managing FCG files, although 2 other programs can also handle this type of file. Sublime Text software was developed by Sublime HQ Pty Ltd, and on its official website you may find more information about FCG files or the Sublime Text software program.

Programs which support FCG file extension

Below you will find an index of software programs that can be used to open FCG files divided into 2 categories according to system platform supported. FCG files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with FCG extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening FCG files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to FastCGI Script 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. Get the Sublime Text

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports FCG files installed on the system. The most obvious solution is to download and install Sublime Text or one to the listed programs: Coda, FastCGI. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support FCG files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download Sublime Text installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Sublime HQ Pty Ltd website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Sublime Text

You still cannot access FCG files although Sublime Text is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. 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 FCG files are not compatible with Sublime Text. The most recent version of Sublime Text is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open FCG files to Sublime Text

If you have the latest version of Sublime Text installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage FCG on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the FCG file
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Sublime Text installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open FCG files box and clicking OK button.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• Right-click the FCG file and select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select Sublime Text and click Change for all...
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with FCG extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the FCG is not faulty

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

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

Should it happed that the FCG 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. FCG file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Ensure the file with FCG extension is complete and error-free

Did you receive the FCG 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. When downloading the file with FCG extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

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 FastCGI Script file again.

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

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

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

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with FastCGI Script file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with FCG files affecting older versions of given software.

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