PCC File Extension

What is PCC file?

Full format name of files that use PCC extension is Mass Effect Package. Mass Effect Package format was developed by Electronic Arts. Files with PCC extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with PCC extension are categorized as Game Files files. The Game Files subset comprises 1509 various file formats. The most popular program for handling PCC files is Mass Effect 2, but users can choose among 2 different programs that support this file format. On the official website of BioWare developer not only will you find detailed information about theMass Effect 2 software, but also about PCC and other supported file formats.

Programs which support PCC file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support PCC files. Files with PCC 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 PCC extension?

Problems with accessing PCC may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with PCC extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Get the Mass Effect 2

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening PCC files is that no program that can handle PCC files is installed on user’s system. The most obvious solution is to download and install Mass Effect 2 or one to the listed programs: Unreal Model Viewer, Skeletal Mesh Editor. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support PCC files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download Mass Effect 2 installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit BioWare website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Mass Effect 2

If you already have Mass Effect 2 installed on your systems and PCC files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. If you have an older version of Mass Effect 2 installed, it may not support PCC 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 Mass Effect 2.

Step 3. Set the default application to open PCC files to Mass Effect 2

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate PCC files with latest version of Mass Effect 2 you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the PCC file
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Mass Effect 2 is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open PCC files and clicking OK.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected PCC file open the file menu and choose Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• 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 PCC extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the PCC is not faulty

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the PCC file in question. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

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

If the PCC is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Scan the PCC file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the PCC file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

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

If the PCC file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. 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 PCC extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Mass Effect 2

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

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

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with Mass Effect Package files. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle PCC files.

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