File extension CRDOWNLOAD
| File type | Google Chrome Incomplete Download Format |
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What is a CRDOWNLOAD file?
Files with the .CRDOWNLOAD extension contain data that is currently being downloaded by the Chrome web browser or data relevant to a paused download, they are unique to their software.
The formatting is similar to the more universal DOWNLOAD files. Until a file is not downloaded and potentially fully verified by the software, this extension is added at the end of the target file name. When download has been successfully completes the extension is removed, recreating the original file name.
Program(s) that can open the .CRDOWNLOAD file
More information about CRDOWNLOAD file
CRCDOWNLOAD extension is used by partially downloaded files generated by Google Chrome web browser. Such files store data successfuly downloaded from the internet by the browser.
Google Chrome adds CRDOWNLOAD extension to the downloaded file temporary – after the files has been downloaded completely the extension is removed and replaced with the file’s original extension. In the event that the file download process wasn’t able to finish, perhaps because on some error, CRDOWNLOAD extension is not removed until the file is downloaded completely.
Recovering downloaded data
CRDOWNLOAD extension can be used for any type of files – text documents, audio files, installers. Some file formats offer recovery of partially downloaded files. To recover such files user must know the original extension the file in question uses which they should add to the file manually. Next, the file must be opened using dedicated software tool.
CRDOWNLOAD file names
CRDOWNLOAD files are named after the original files, for example: file ‘track_title.mp3’ would be named as ‘track_title.mp3.crdownload’.
Additional information
CRDOWNLOAD files are similar to DOWNLOAD files used by Mozilla Firefox and Apple Safari web browsers.
CRDOWNLOAD files are stored in download folder used by Google Chrome browser.
How to open CRDOWNLOAD files
If you cannot open the CRDOWNLOAD file on your computer - there may be several reasons. The first and most important reason (the most common) is the lack of a suitable software that supports CRDOWNLOAD among those that are installed on your device.
A very simple way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been done – the software supporting the CRDOWNLOAD file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the CRDOWNLOAD format files
The inability to open and operate the CRDOWNLOAD file does not necessarily mean that you do not have an appropriate software installed on your computer. There may be other problems that also block our ability to operate the Google Chrome Incomplete Download Format file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a CRDOWNLOAD file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the CRDOWNLOAD file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the CRDOWNLOAD from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the CRDOWNLOAD format
- The CRDOWNLOAD file which is being opened is infected with an undesirable malware.
- The computer does not have enough hardware resources to cope with the opening of the CRDOWNLOAD file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a CRDOWNLOAD file are out of date.
If you are sure that all of these reasons do not exist in your case (or have already been eliminated), the CRDOWNLOAD file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the CRDOWNLOAD file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the CRDOWNLOAD file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
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How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.CRDOWNLOAD) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected CRDOWNLOAD file. From the drop-down menu select "Choose default program", then click "Browse" and find the desired program. The whole operation must be confirmed by clicking OK. The second and more difficult to do is associate the CRDOWNLOAD file extension to the corresponding software in the Windows Registry.
Is there one way to open unknown files?
Many files contain only simple text data. It is possible that while opening unknown files (e.g. CRDOWNLOAD) with a simple text editor like Windows Notepad will allow us to see some of the data encoded in the file. This method allows you to preview the contents of many files, but probably not in such a structure as a program dedicated to support them.