TCAX File Extension

What is TCAX file?

TCAX filename suffix is mostly used for TestComplete Events Project Format files. TCAX files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. TCAX file format, along with 6033 other file formats, belongs to the Misc Files category. TestComplete is by far the most used program for working with TCAX files. Software named TestComplete was created by SmartBear Software. In order to find more detailed information on the software and TCAX files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support TCAX file extension

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

Updated: 07/24/2020

How to open file with TCAX extension?

Problems with accessing TCAX may be due to various reasons. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to TestComplete Events Project 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. Get the TestComplete

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening TCAX files is that no program that can handle TCAX files is installed on user’s system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download TestComplete and install it on your device. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support TCAX files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit TestComplete website and download the installer.

Step 2. Update TestComplete to the latest version

If you already have TestComplete installed on your systems and TCAX files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. The reason that TestComplete cannot handle files with TCAX may be that the software is outdated. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using TestComplete.

Step 3. Associate TestComplete Events Project Format files with TestComplete

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

Change the default application in Windows

• Right-click the TCAX file and choose Open with option
• 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 TestComplete is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open TCAX files and clicking OK.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with TCAX 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....
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with TCAX extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the TCAX is not faulty

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

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

Should it happed that the TCAX is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the TCAX file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the TCAX file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

Did you receive the TCAX file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. If the TCAX 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 TestComplete Events Project Format file.

4. Check whether your system can handle TestComplete

If the systems has insufficient resources to open TCAX 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 TestComplete Events Project Format files. It may be the case that the TCAX files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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