ECC files: what are they and how do I open them?
Are you facing difficulties opening unknown files on your computer, or wondering exactly what this file is?
We've got the information and best software solutions for opening these files effortlessly.
.ecc file type #1: Ecchi picture
Files with ecc extension can be found as pictures in the Ecchi image file format.
Further details:
The ecc file extension is associated with the Ecchi picture image format.
The ecc file stores some kind of picture image.
The Ecchi image format seems to be obsolete without support from developer or producer.
Open file with:
XnView MP
A popular utility for viewing and converting graphic files
.ecc file type #2: Cryptolocker or TeslaCrypt virus encrypted file
Files with ecc suffix can be also found files affected and encrypted files by the Cryptolocker or TeslaCrypt ransomware. This means they can be pretty much anything, including documents, photos, spreadsheets or others sensitive files.
Further details:
File extension ecc seems to be also related to the TeslaCrypt or Cryptolocker a malicious software, also known as ransomware for Windows that crypt user's documents, spreadsheets, Outlook data files, pictures, Photoshop files, PDF files etc. and demands ransom for the decryption key.
The TeslaCrypt is also able to crypt game save files, replays and other game data files from popular computer games as World of Warcraft, World of Tanks etc.
Files that can be encrypted by Cryptolocker:
3fr, accdb, ai, arw, bay, cdr, cer, cr2, crt, crw, dbf, dcr, der, dng, doc, docm, docx, dwg, dxf, dxg, eps, erf, indd, jpe, jpg, kdc, mdb, mdf, mef, mrw, nef, nrw, odb, odm, odp, ods, odt, orf, p12, p7b, p7c, pdd, pef, pem, pfx, ppt, pptm, pptx, psd, pst, ptx, r3d, raf, raw, rtf, rw2, rwl, srf, srw, wb2, wpd, wps, xlk, xls, xlsb, xlsm, xlsx
Files that can be encrypted by TeslaCrypt:
unity3d, blob, wma, avi, rar, DayZProfile, doc, odb, asset, forge, cas, map, mcgame, rgss3a, big, wotreplay, xxx, m3u, png, jpeg, txt, crt, x3f, ai, eps, pdf, lvl, sis, gdb
If your computer is infected, files with extensions listed above will be encrypted with AES encryption and protected with password and their extension changed to ecc. The file after encryption looks like this example: nameoffile.doc.ecc.
You will be asked by Warning message with information about infection and how to remove encryption with pay instructions.
A HELP_RESTORE_FILES.txt file also be generated in each affected folder with the instructions about how to restor your files.
You need to have a previous backup of your data → clean your computer with antivirus software, or reinstall operating system → restore your data from backup.
Open file with:
TeslaDecoder
A utiltiy for decryption of TeslaCrypt affected archives
Cisco TeslaDecrypter
A decryption utility for TeslaCrypt
.ecc file type #3: dvdisaster error-correction data
Files with ecc file extension can be also found as verification or recovery data for optimal medial discs.
Further details:
The ecc file extension is also related to dvdisaster, a media disc archival software tool with support for data protection.
The ecc file contains error-correction data.
ECC suffix is also used by another verification tool called ICE ECC, most likely for similar purposes.
Open file with:
dvdisaster
A CD/DVD Backup tool for Windows
ICE ECC
A file verification and repair tool