I cannot open a EWC2 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 EWC2 files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening EWC2 will be resolved!
EWC2 File Extension
- File type EDIUS WaveForm Cache
- File developer Grass Valley USA, LLC.
- File category Misc Files
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What is a(n) EWC2 file?
The data file with the extension .EWC2 is characteristic of the Grass Valley EDIUS program. The application is used for real-time editing, i.e. without rendering all popular formats from SD to DR. The file does not contain audio data, only buffered waveforms.
How to open EWC2 file?
If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with EWC2 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 EWC2 files
After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open EWC2 files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:
Programs that support EWC2 files
Step 2. Verify whether EWC2 files are associated with appropriate software
It is possible that an application that supports EWC2 files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with EWC2 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 EWC2 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 EWC2 files with the selected program.
Changing EWC2 file association in registry
File association for EWC2 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 EWC2 file for other errors
- EWC2 file was not copied properly from storage medium.
- Antivirus application prevents opening EWC2 files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected EWC2 file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
- For EWC2 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.
