File Extension Library


.ECF File Extension

  • Developer by: Microsoft
  • Category: Plugin Files

What are .ECF files and how to open them?

Can't open .ECF file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .ECF file.

What is a .ECF file extension?

.ECF file extension is created by Microsoft. .ECF has been classified as Plugin Files.

.ECF is Outlook Add-in

An ECF file is an add-in used by Microsoft Outlook, an email client. It contains information that adds extra features, such as enhanced security or increased productivity, to Outlook.

Add-ins are integrations developed to enhance the functionality of Outlook. They are developed by third-parties and can be accessed through the Office store or other websites. Add-ins may be available for a variety of purposes, such as providing access to the Google marketplace in Outlook, fighting spam, advanced email snippet managing, or adding advanced print tools to Outlook.

Add-ins are installed and managed differently, depending on the version of Outlook:

  • Outlook 2003 and older - Tools → Options → Other → Advanced Options → Add-In Manager....
  • Outlook 2007 - Tools → Trust Center → Add-Ins.
  • Outlook 2010 - File → Options → Trust Center → Trust Center Settings → Add-ins.
  • Outlook 2013 & 2016 - File → Options → Add-ins.
List of all softwares that can open the Outlook Add-in
Windows
Microsoft Outlook 2016
File Type 2 SageCRM Component File
Developer by: The Sage Group Category: Executable Files

Contains component elements created by SageCRM Customer Relationship Management software; generated when associated .ES script files are created; may include fields, tabs, buttons, and other elements that are used within the program.

ECF files are named "COMPONENT.ECF" by default and are saved in the "\CRM\\inf" directory along with the ES script files.

List of all softwares that can open the SageCRM Component File
Windows
The Sage Group SageCRM

How to fix problems with .ECF files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .ECF files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .ECF file format
  2. You need to check the .ECF file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)