SPEC File Extension

What is SPEC file?

Full format name of files that use SPEC extension is RPM Specification Format. SPEC file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Linux system platform. SPEC file belongs to the Developer Files category just like 1205 other filename extensions listed in our database. Text editor is by far the most used program for working with SPEC files.

Programs which support SPEC file extension

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

Being unable to open files with SPEC extension can be have various origins. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to RPM Specification Format 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. Download and install Text editor

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening SPEC files is that no program that can handle SPEC files is installed on user’s system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download Text editor and install it on your device. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. If you want to download Text editor installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Update Text editor to the latest version

You still cannot access SPEC files although Text editor is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. 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 Text editor installed, it may not support SPEC format. The most recent version of Text editor is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate RPM Specification Format files with Text editor

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate SPEC files with latest version of Text editor you have installed 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.

Change the default application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the SPEC file
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Text editor is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open SPEC files and clicking OK.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• Right-click the SPEC file and 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....
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with SPEC extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the SPEC is not faulty

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the SPEC file is valid. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. The SPEC may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the SPEC is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. If the scanner detected that the SPEC file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

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

If the SPEC file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. If the SPEC file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the RPM Specification Format file again.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Text editor

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

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 RPM Specification Format files. It may be the case that the SPEC files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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