I cannot open a TREC 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 TREC files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening TREC will be resolved!
TREC File Extension
- File type Camtasia Studio Recorded Session
- File developer TechSmith Corporation
- File category Video Files
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What is a(n) TREC file?
The .TREC video file stores data in binary format that includes both image and sound, and cursor and transition effects. The files are generated by TechSmith Camtasia, which is used to record the computer screen to demonstrate, teach the recipient, specific ways of using the application. The file may also contain video created from a recording made with a computer camera.
How to open TREC file?
If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with TREC 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 TREC files
After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open TREC files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:
Programs that support TREC files
Step 2. Verify whether TREC files are associated with appropriate software
It is possible that an application that supports TREC files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with TREC 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 TREC 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 TREC files with the selected program.
Changing TREC file association in registry
File association for TREC 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 TREC file for other errors
- TREC file was not copied properly from storage medium.
- Antivirus application prevents opening TREC files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected TREC file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
- For TREC 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.
