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The qic file extension is related to backup files created and used in Windows 95 and Windows 98 operating systems. The qic files were created by the default backup utility in the OS: These files can be extracted from a qic file using the 'restore' feature of the Windows 95/98 Backup program.
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Developer: Microsoft File Type: Windows Backup File Category: Format: Binary How to open QIC file? Double click the qic file to open it. The file will open automatically if file associations have been correctly installed and there is a proper program on your computer; if not, file associations may be corrupted and your OS either cannot find the proper program, or you might not have one for opening the file.
First, we recommend downloading our utility to fix file association errors; then, you can download any program for opening the.qic extension from the ones suggested below. If you are certain there is nothing wrong with the file associations, you may proceed to method 2 right away; besides, if you can't make up your mind when choosing the right program, use Universal File Viewer from the last method.