File Extension Database

Open QIC File

A file with the QIC extension is a backup of a Windows system file.

Windows Restore

It is a system integrated into Windows-based operating systems, in their most recent versions, which allows system restoration, in cases of failure and breaks in the boot record line, to a point determined by the user, or, in any case, in an automated way.

QIC file function

The QIC extension file restores the original file if it is deleted or corrupted, and is directly referenced by the Windows Restore program during the system restore process.

The QIC file is a system file and is not normally accessible to users, however, if you happen to have one handy, opening it manually is not recommended as it may cause damage to the original file.

How Can I Open QIC File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open QIC file is to find a QIC file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a QIC file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open QIC file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as QIC file opener then try to search online for "QIC viewer", "application to open QIC file" or "open QIC file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open QIC file

How Can I Open QIC File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a QIC file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a QIC file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with QIC file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as QIC file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open QIC file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open QIC file then try to search for "QIC viewer", "application to open QIC file" or "read QIC file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read QIC file

How Can I Open QIC File on Android

If you downloaded a QIC file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded QIC file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "QIC".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "QIC viewer", "QIC file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open QIC File on iPhone or iPad

To open QIC File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the QIC file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "QIC". This way you can find apps which can open QIC files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "QIC viewer" or "QIC file" online in your favorite search engine.

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