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STUFF File Extension

Eve Online Game Archive
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What is STUFF file?

STUFF is a file extension commonly associated with Eve Online Game Archive files. CCP defined the Eve Online Game Archive format standard. Files with STUFF extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. STUFF file belongs to the Game Files category just like 1509 other filename extensions listed in our database. Dragon UnPACKer supports STUFF files and is the most frequently used program to handle such files, yet 2 other tools may also be used. Software named Dragon UnPACKer was created by Alexandre Devilliers. In order to find more detailed information on the software and STUFF files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support STUFF file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support STUFF files. Files with STUFF 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.

Programs that support STUFF file

How to open file with STUFF extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening STUFF files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with STUFF files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with STUFF files.

Step 1. Install Dragon UnPACKer software

Install software to open STUFF file The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports STUFF files installed on the system. The most obvious solution is to download and install Dragon UnPACKer or one to the listed programs: Eve Online, Black & White II. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support STUFF files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading Dragon UnPACKer installed is by going to developer’s website (Alexandre Devilliers) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update Dragon UnPACKer to the latest version

Update software that support file extension STUFFIf you already have Dragon UnPACKer installed on your systems and STUFF 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 Dragon UnPACKer installed, it may not support STUFF format. The most recent version of Dragon UnPACKer is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate Eve Online Game Archive files with Dragon UnPACKer

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate STUFF files with latest version of Dragon UnPACKer 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.

Associate software with STUFF file on Windows

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

  • Right-click the STUFF file and choose Open with option
  • 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 Dragon UnPACKer is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open STUFF files and clicking OK.
Associate software with STUFF file on Mac

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

  • From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with STUFF extension, select Information
  • Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
  • Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
  • A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with STUFF extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Ensure that the STUFF file is complete and free of errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the STUFF file is valid. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

Check STUFF file for viruses
1. Check the STUFF file for viruses or malware

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the STUFF file hinders attempts to open it. Scan the STUFF file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the STUFF file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

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

If the STUFF 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 STUFF file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

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

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Eve Online Game Archive file.

4. Check whether your system can handle Dragon UnPACKer

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

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

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Eve Online Game Archive files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It may be the case that the STUFF files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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