I cannot open a ICR 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 ICR files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening ICR will be resolved!
ICR File Extension
- File type Image Comparer Results Format
- File developer Bolide Software
- File category Data Files
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How to open ICR file?
If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with ICR 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 ICR files
After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open ICR files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:
Programs that support ICR files
Step 2. Verify whether ICR files are associated with appropriate software
It is possible that an application that supports ICR files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with ICR 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 ICR 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 ICR files with the selected program.
Changing ICR file association in registry
File association for ICR 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 ICR file for other errors
- ICR file was not copied properly from storage medium.
- Antivirus application prevents opening ICR files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected ICR file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
- For ICR 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.
