I cannot open a UTF8 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 UTF8 files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening UTF8 will be resolved!
UTF8 File Extension
- File type Unicode UTF8-Encoded Text Document
- File developer N/A
- File category Text Files
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What is a(n) UTF8 file?
UTF8 extension is used to save text documents formatted in UTF-8 encoding. This format allows the use of characters in many languages (including Chinese). This version of the Unicode transformation also supports characters from an ASCII table.
How to open UTF8 file?
If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with UTF8 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 UTF8 files
After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open UTF8 files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:
Programs that support UTF8 files
Step 2. Verify whether UTF8 files are associated with appropriate software
It is possible that an application that supports UTF8 files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with UTF8 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 UTF8 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 UTF8 files with the selected program.
Changing UTF8 file association in registry
File association for UTF8 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 UTF8 file for other errors
- UTF8 file was not copied properly from storage medium.
- Antivirus application prevents opening UTF8 files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected UTF8 file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
- For UTF8 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.
