FPC File Extension

What is FPC file?

FPC is a file extension commonly associated with FoxPro Catalog files. FoxPro Catalog format was developed by Microsoft Corporation. Files with FPC extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. FPC file format, along with 6033 other file formats, belongs to the Misc Files category. The most popular software that supports FPC files is Visual FoxPro. Software named Visual FoxPro was created by Microsoft Corporation. In order to find more detailed information on the software and FPC files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support FPC file extension

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

Problems with accessing FPC may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with FPC 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. Download and install Visual FoxPro

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening FPC files is that no program that can handle FPC files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the Visual FoxPro developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. If you want to download Visual FoxPro installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Microsoft Corporation website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Update Visual FoxPro to the latest version

If you already have Visual FoxPro installed on your systems and FPC 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 The reason that Visual FoxPro cannot handle files with FPC may be that the software is outdated. The latest version of Visual FoxPro should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate FoxPro Catalog files with Visual FoxPro

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

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 FPC file
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Visual FoxPro is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open FPC files and clicking OK.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with FPC extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with FPC extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Check the FPC 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 FPC file. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Check the FPC file for viruses or malware

Should it happed that the FPC is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. FPC file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

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

Did you receive the FPC file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. 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. When downloading the file with FPC extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

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

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Visual FoxPro

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

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

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with FoxPro Catalog file. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle FPC files.

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