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Basic information about C08 file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension C08（*.C08 or *.c08）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the C08 file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the C08 file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the C08 file with their brief description and a list of programs that support C08 file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the C08 file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the C08 file?
  • How to open a C08 file?
  • What programs do I need to open a C08 file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a C08 file?
  • How to convert C08 files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to C08 file format?


1.Detail information about C08 file extension: Split Multi-volume ACE Compressed File Archive

File type Split Multi-volume ACE Compressed File Archive Category Backup Files
Developer e-merge GmbH File format N/A
Description C08 file is a Split Multi-volume ACE Compressed File Archive developed by e-merge GmbH. Full format name of files that use C08 extension is Split Multi-volume ACE Compressed Format Archive. Split Multi-volume ACE Compressed Format Archive format was developed by e-merge GmbH. C08 files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. C08 file format, along with 619 other file formats, belongs to the Archive Files category. WinACE Archiver is by far the most used program for working with C08 files. Software named WinACE Archiver was created by e-merge GmbH. In order to find more detailed information on the software and C08 files, check the developer’s official website.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert C08 files

Windows		 WinACE Archiver



Can't open a C08 file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.C08”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the C08 extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support C08 file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of C08 files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a C08 file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a C08 file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a C08 file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the C08 file is damaged.
  • Whether the C08 file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the C08 file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the C08 file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the C08 file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a C08 file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a C08 file.

If the C08 file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.