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I cannot open a CCD file. What should I do? Help!

Virtually anyone has encountered some problems with opening unknown files while working on a computer. It can be very frustrating. Yet such problems, not only with CCD files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening CCD will be resolved!

  1. 1. CCD File Extension
  2. 2. What is a(n) CCD file?
  3. 3. How to open CCD file?
    1. 3.1 Download and install application that supports CCD files
      1. 3.1.1 Programs that support CCD files
    2. 3.2 Verify whether CCD files are associated with appropriate software
    3. 3.3 Check CCD file for other errors
  4. 4. Similar file extensions

CCD File Extension

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  • File type CloneCD Disc Image
  • File developer SlySoft
  • File category Disk Image Files
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What is a(n) CCD file?

The CCD (CloneCD Disc Image) file format is a proprietary disc image format used as a virtual CD/DVD drive image in Windows and Mac OS. It is commonly used to back up and store disc images, as well as creating images from scratch. As a virtual disc image, it includes all the information necessary to recreate the original source medium when needed.

CCD files are larger than ISO images, but they offer more comprehensive access to data such as boot sectors, lead-ins, lead-outs, custom files, and subchannel data. They also compress better than ISO images, making them ideal for users who need to store large amounts of image data while keeping the file size down.

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How to open CCD file?

If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with CCD extension, it is highly probable that no program that supports given files is installed on the users’ system. Below is a list of actions user should pursue in order to resolve most common problems.

Step 1. Download and install application that supports CCD files

After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open CCD files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:

Programs that support CCD files

Windows programs
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Step 2. Verify whether CCD files are associated with appropriate software

It is possible that an application that supports CCD files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with CCD files (right-click on the file icon → Properties → General Tab → In submenu "Open with" and click on "Change" button. System will display a list of suggested programs that support CCD files. Choose the application by checking the box "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files". System will store this information in its registry and use it to open CCD files with the selected program.

Changing CCD file association in registry

File association for CCD files can be edited manually by editing appropriate entry in Windows System Registry. However, it is discouraged as it may introduce errors to registry if not done properly and may even damage the system.

Step 3. Check CCD file for other errors

  • CCD file was not copied properly from storage medium.
  • Antivirus application prevents opening CCD files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected CCD file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
  • For CCD files downloaded from the internet it is advised to check if the file has been downloaded completely and is not corrupted. If not, the file should be re-downloaded.

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