How to open P7C file extension?

The author of advice: Mr Brankiewicz

P7C files are incessantly popular. However, a file name containing P7C file extension is problematic for some of the users. They have problems with correct opening of a file with P7C extension. However, it should be remembered that P7C file extension can match one or more types of files. The most popular is PKCS #7 Certificate Format but if there are others, you will find information concerning them below.

So, it is worth looking close at the problem concerning P7C files and search for its solution.



A list of programs supporting files types with P7C extension can be found below. Applications are sorted according to appropriate operational systems and their popularity.

  • PKCS #7 Certificate Format

    .p7c file extension

    Category: Internet Files

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    OS Software
    Windows Microsoft Certificate Manager Microsoft Certificate Manager
    Microsoft Windows Contacts Microsoft Windows Contacts
    Adobe Reader Adobe Reader
    Adobe Acrobat X Pro Adobe Acrobat X Pro
    MAC OS Apple Keychain Access Apple Keychain Access
    Adobe Reader Adobe Reader
    Adobe Acrobat X Pro Adobe Acrobat X Pro
 

How to check if a file we want to open is not infected by malware or viruses?

  • Download Malware/viruses removal tool from P7C files in the Windows system.
  • Click “Start scanning” and wait until the programme performs the scanning process on your computer.

What are the reasons of errors concerning P7C extension of files?

The problem that often causes damage concerning P7C extension are Windows system registry errors. That is why, in the first place it is recommended to:

  • Scan computer in order to identify, repair and open the P7C file
  • Check system registry from the angle of hidden errors
  • Repair file’s associations with programs in the system registry

If you are not sure if the above problems concern you, you should consider other frequent irregularities:

  • You do not have an appropriate application installed that supports P7C file extension
  • P7C file is corrupted
  • The application’s version necessary to open the file is not correct
  • The file is not assigned to an appropriate program

Solving problems with P7C files

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If P7C file does not open, firstly, it is worth using files associations built in the Windows system with application that can support them. In order to do it, you should double-click a P7C file icon. A list of programs that probably support such a file will appear. It is enough to choose one of them so that Windows would open a given extension with it. Incorrect file’s association will result in Windows trying to open P7C file with a wrong program all the time even if there is an appropriate application supporting this format on a drive. In this case, it is necessary to perform the above mentioned registry scanning and associations’ repair.

If associations are correct and Windows still cannot open the file, most probably the computer does not have appropriate software supporting files with name containing P7C in their extension. The solution to this problem is very simple. You should buy or download a free (if they exist) application that will allow you to open, browse and edit P7C format (You can also try to find more informations on FileInfo). It is no risk because many paid programs have free test versions enabling to check their functionality.


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