Solve your problems with opening and supporting a .pch file [ add info ]
PCH files are incessantly popular. However, a file name containing PCH file extension is problematic for some of the users. They have problems with correct opening of a file with PCH extension. However, it should be remembered that PCH file extension can match one or more types of files. The most popular is Microsoft Visual Studio Visual C++ Precompiled Header but if there are others, you will find information concerning them below.
So, it is worth looking close at the problem concerning PCH files and search for its solution.
A list of programs supporting files types with PCH extension can be found below. Applications are sorted according to appropriate operational systems and their popularity.
.pch file extension
Category: DEV Files
OS | Software |
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Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 |
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Apple Xcode MacroMates TextMate |
If PCH file does not open, firstly, it is worth using files associations built in the Windows system with application that can support them. In order to do it, you should double-click a PCH file icon. A list of programs that probably support such a file will appear. It is enough to choose one of them so that Windows would open a given extension with it. Incorrect file’s association will result in Windows trying to open PCH file with a wrong program all the time even if there is an appropriate application supporting this format on a drive. In this case, it is necessary to perform the above mentioned registry scanning and associations’ repair.
If associations are correct and Windows still cannot open the file, most probably the computer does not have appropriate software supporting files with name containing PCH in their extension. The solution to this problem is very simple. You should buy or download a free (if they exist) application that will allow you to open, browse and edit PCH format (You can also try to find more informations on FileInfo). It is no risk because many paid programs have free test versions enabling to check their functionality.