How to open PRG file extension?

The author of advice: Mr Brankiewicz

PRG files are incessantly popular. However, a file name containing PRG file extension is problematic for some of the users. They have problems with correct opening of a file with PRG extension. However, it should be remembered that PRG file extension can match one or more types of files. The most popular is Program Source Format but if there are others, you will find information concerning them below.

So, it is worth looking close at the problem concerning PRG files and search for its solution.



A list of programs supporting files types with PRG extension can be found below. Applications are sorted according to appropriate operational systems and their popularity.

  • Program Source Format

    .prg file extension

    Category: Executables

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    OS Software
    Windows Referenced by multiple programs Referenced by multiple programs
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    MAC OS Referenced by multiple programs Referenced by multiple programs
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  • Program Source Format

    .prg file extension

    Category: Executables


    OS Software
    Windows Microsoft Visual FoxPro 9.0 Microsoft Visual FoxPro 9.0
  • WAVmaker Program Format

    .prg file extension

    Category: Audio/Music Files


  • Akai MPC2000 Program Format

    .prg file extension

    Category: Audio/Music Files


  • RAPID Program Format

    .prg file extension

    Category: DEV Files


    OS Software
    Windows ABB RobotStudio ABB RobotStudio
    View in a text editor View in a text editor
 

How to check if a file we want to open is not infected by malware or viruses?

  • Download Malware/viruses removal tool from PRG files in the Windows system.
  • Click “Start scanning” and wait until the programme performs the scanning process on your computer.

What are the reasons of errors concerning PRG extension of files?

The problem that often causes damage concerning PRG extension are Windows system registry errors. That is why, in the first place it is recommended to:

  • Scan computer in order to identify, repair and open the PRG file
  • Check system registry from the angle of hidden errors
  • Repair file’s associations with programs in the system registry

If you are not sure if the above problems concern you, you should consider other frequent irregularities:

  • You do not have an appropriate application installed that supports PRG file extension
  • PRG file is corrupted
  • The application’s version necessary to open the file is not correct
  • The file is not assigned to an appropriate program

Solving problems with PRG files

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If PRG 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 PRG 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 PRG 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 PRG 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 PRG 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.


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