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Basic information about CA file

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

There are 4 file types using the CA file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the CA file with their brief description and a list of programs that support CA file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the CA file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the CA file?
  • How to open a CA file?
  • What programs do I need to open a CA file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a CA file?
  • How to convert CA files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to CA file format?


1.Detail information about CA file extension: Internet Security Certificate

File type Internet Security Certificate Category Web Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CA file is a Internet Security Certificate. The ca file extension is used for SSL certificates. Secure your server, web site transactions, logins, webmail and connections with an SSL Certificate.

Choose GlobalSign SSL Certificates for the highest levels of strong security, confidence and trust in your web site, corporate assets and online brand.

Mime types:
application/x-x509-ca-cert
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CA files

Windows		 Microsoft Edge
Firefox
Opera browser
Microsoft Internet Explorer


2.Detail information about CA file extension: Initial Telnet Cache

File type Initial Telnet Cache Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CA file is a Initial Telnet Cache.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CA files

Linux		 Typically should not be opened
May be viewed with a text editor


3.Detail information about CA file extension: DATAIR FlexPlus Data File

File type DATAIR FlexPlus Data File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CA file is a DATAIR FlexPlus Data File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CA files


4.Detail information about CA file extension: CLAN Conversation Analysis File

File type CLAN Conversation Analysis File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CA file is a CLAN Conversation Analysis File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CA files

macOS
 CLAN



Can't open a CA 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.CA”。

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 CA extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the CA 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.