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3 Simple Ways to Open The ENC File
No native software of Windows supports the format
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Updated onJuly 12, 2024
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The .enc file is a data type that has encrypted information and can use a variety of encoding standards. In some cases, it might be seen as a second extension as well( filename.txt.enc). In this guide, we will discuss different ways to open the enc file on your Windows computer.
How can I open the ENC file on Windows?
1. Use Notepad
First, use a dedicated tool like OpenSSL to decrypt the file; for that, follow these steps:
The decrypted file will be in the directory mentioned next to the decrypted.txt file; for us, it was the D drive.
In case you are not able to decrypt the file, you can try usingother encryption softwareavailable for Windows; check out this guide to learn more.
Once the file is decrypted, follow these steps to open the converted file:
2. Use Microsoft Word
3. Use WordPad
If you often work with files with different formats, we recommend you use auniversal file opener; here is the list of best choices.
To conclude, to open the ENC file successfully, first, you need to have the encryption password, and then you must decrypt the file using the appropriate software.
Next, you can use any of the text editors, like Notepad, WordPad and Word, to open the file and make changes to it.
We have also come across another file with the .enc file extension, and it can be viewed in music notation software Encore.
Before you go, you might be interested in our guide on how toconvert ENC fileinto different format, so don’t miss it.
In case you have any questions or suggestions about the subject, feel free to mention them in the comments section below.
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Srishti Sisodia
Windows Software Expert
Srishti Sisodia is an electronics engineer and writer with a passion for technology. She has extensive experience exploring the latest technological advancements and sharing her insights through informative blogs.
Her diverse interests bring a unique perspective to her work, and she approaches everything with commitment, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn. That’s why she’s part of Windows Report’s Reviewers team, always willing to share the real-life experience with any software or hardware product. She’s also specialized in Azure, cloud computing, and AI.
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Srishti Sisodia
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She is an electronics engineer and writer with a passion for technology. Srishti is specialized in Azure, cloud computing, and AI.
