Basic information about FCR file

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

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


1.Detail information about FCR file extension: Cost Report Data

File type Cost Report Data Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description FCR file is a Cost Report Data. The fcr file extension is associated with the Electronic Cost Report add-on for Microsoft Excel developed by the Michigan Department of Community Health.

The fcr file contains cost report data.

The Electronic Cost Report seems to be obsolete product.

This fcr file type entry was marked as obsolete and no longer supported file format.

This type of file is no longer actively used and is most likely obsolete. This is typically the case for system files in old operating systems, file types from long discontinued software, or previous versions of certain file types (like documents, projects etc.) that were replaced in higher versions of their original programs.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FCR files

Windows		 Electronic Cost Report for Microsoft Excel



How to convert FCR files to another file format?

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

FCR to FCPA


Can't open a FCR 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.FCR”。

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 FCR extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the FCR 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.