FCHC File Extension

What is FCHC file?

Full format name of files that use FCHC extension is Fetch Cache. Fetch Cache specification was created by Fetch Softworks. Files with FCHC extension may be used by programs distributed for Mac OS platform. FCHC file belongs to the Misc Files category just like 6033 other filename extensions listed in our database. Fetch is by far the most used program for working with FCHC files. Software named Fetch was created by Fetch Softworks. In order to find more detailed information on the software and FCHC files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support FCHC file extension

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

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening FCHC files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with FCHC extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Get the Fetch

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports FCHC files installed on the system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download Fetch and install it on your device. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading Fetch installed is by going to developer’s website (Fetch Softworks) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of Fetch and update if needed

You still cannot access FCHC files although Fetch 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. The reason that Fetch cannot handle files with FCHC may be that the software is outdated. The latest version of Fetch should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate Fetch Cache files with Fetch

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate FCHC files with latest version of Fetch you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Right-click the FCHC file and choose Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Fetch installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open FCHC files box and clicking OK button.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected FCHC file open the file menu and choose Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with FCHC extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the FCHC is not faulty

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the FCHC file is valid. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Check the FCHC file for viruses or malware

Should it happed that the FCHC is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the FCHC file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the FCHC file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

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

If the FCHC 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. It could happen the the download process of file with FCHC extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

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 Fetch Cache file.

4. Check whether your system can handle Fetch

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with FCHC 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 Fetch Cache 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 FCHC files affecting older versions of given software.

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