All about CPE Files

The CPE file type is primarily associated with Motorola CPS.

CPEFile Extension CPE
File extension: CPE
File type:  configuration file

What is a CPE file?

CPE files mostly belong to Motorola CPS. Motorola Radio Codeplug: This CPE file is often a configuration file for Motorola radios. It stores settings such as frequencies and channel names. Use Motorola's CPS Programming Software to open and edit it.
Fax Cover Page: Some CPE files contain fax cover page data. They hold sender and recipient details and are managed with a FAX Cover Page Editor. More details are available at FormDocs.
Encrypted PDF Document: In other cases, the file is an encrypted PDF (with a PDF internal format) that requires decryption. Open it with Adobe Acrobat Reader DC and the proper password. Visit Adobe Acrobat Reader DC for instructions.

  • Motorola Radio Codeplug: Used for radio configuration. It keeps device settings and requires specific CPS software. See Motorola for more.
  • Fax Cover Page: Holds fax header information. It is designed for fax transmission.
  • Encrypted PDF Document: Contains secured PDF data. Open with a PDF reader after decryption.

FilExt.com tip: Choose the software that matches the file's origin to view and modify its contents.

How to open a CPE file

You need a suitable software like Motorola CPS to open a CPE file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your CPE file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a CPE file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert CPE files:

  1. Motorola CPS
    See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. CPE files are often referred to as Motorola CPS settings because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
  2. Fax (Cover Sheet) by Microsoft Corporation
    Win95 Cover Page Editor; also see .COV. The identifying characters used for this association are - Hex: 46 41 58 43 4F 56 45 52 2D 56 45 52, ASCII: FAXCOVER-VER. Program ID is FaxCover.Document, Coverpage

Technical Data for CPE File Extension

File classification:
Settings
Identifier:
Hex: 46 41 58 43 4F 56 45 52 2D 56 45 52, ASCII: FAXCOVER-VER (provided by TrID database)
Program ID:
FaxCover.Document, Coverpage
Related files:

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: Coverpage, FileType: Fax Cover Page File, AppName: Microsoft Fax Cover Page Editor
EXEFile: fxscover.exe

ProgramID: FaxCover.Document, FileType: Cover Page Editor Document, AppName: Fax Cover Page Editor for Windows95
EXEFile: FaxCover.exe

ProgramID: FaxCover.Document, FileType: Fax Cover Page, AppName: Microsoft Fax Cover Page Editor
EXEFile: fxscover.exe

ProgramID: Coverpage
EXEFile: %SystemRoot%\$NtServicePackUninstall$\fxscover.exe %1

ProgramID: Coverpage
EXEFile: %systemroot%\system32\fxscover.exe %1

ProgramID: Deckblatt
EXEFile: %systemroot%\system32\fxscover.exe %1

ProgramID: Frontespizio
EXEFile: %systemroot%\system32\fxscover.exe %1

ProgramID: Page de garde
EXEFile: %systemroot%\system32\fxscover.exe %1

ProgramID: Portada
EXEFile: %systemroot%\system32\fxscover.exe %1

ProgramID: Æ¿Gp½8¡án ßGaá¡¿µá
EXEFile: %systemroot%\system32\fxscover.exe %1

ProgramID: FaxCover.Document
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Fax Machine\faxcover.exe %1

ProgramID: Coverpage
EXEFile: %SystemRoot%\ServicePackFiles\i386\fxscover.exe %1

ProgramID: Voorblad
EXEFile: %systemroot%\system32\fxscover.exe %1

ProgramID: F”rs„ttsblad
EXEFile: %systemroot%\system32\fxscover.exe %1

ProgramID: Voorblad
EXEFile: blank

ProgramID: Forside
EXEFile: %systemroot%\system32\fxscover.exe %1

ProgramID: P gina de rosto
EXEFile: %systemroot%\system32\fxscover.exe %1

ProgramID: Titulní stránka
EXEFile: %systemroot%\system32\fxscover.exe %1

ProgramID: Kansilehti
EXEFile: %systemroot%\system32\fxscover.exe

ProgramID: P-ágina de rosto
EXEFile: %systemroot%\system32\fxscover.exe


a cpe configuration file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with CPE files

  • Associate the CPE file extension with the correct application.
  • Update your software that should actually open configuration files. Because only the current version supports the latest CPE file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available Motorola CPS update.
  • To make sure that your CPE file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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