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Basic information about CRC file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension CRC（*.CRC or *.crc）, 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 CRC file yourself.

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


1.Detail information about CRC file extension: Total Commander Checksum File

File type Total Commander Checksum File Category Misc Files
Developer Ghisler Software File format Binary
Description CRC file is a Total Commander Checksum File developed by Ghisler Software. File created by Total Commander, a program used to organize and manage files in Windows; contains a Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) code for a split archive; used to verify that files from a split archive have correctly been restored back to the original file.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CRC files

Windows		 Ghisler Total Commander
CombineCRC



How to convert another files to CRC file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for another files to CRC file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to CRC conversion, you may use the option.

LAY to CRC


Can't open a CRC 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.CRC”。

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 CRC extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support CRC 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 CRC 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 CRC file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a CRC 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 CRC file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the CRC 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.