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How to open PRG files on your device

If an error occurs when you try to open PRG file on your device, you should do two things – install appropriate software and associate PRG files with this software. If this does not solve the problem, then the cause may be different – you will find more details in this article.

  1. 1. PRG File Extension
  2. 2. What is a(n) PRG file?
  3. 3. How to open PRG file?
    1. 3.1 Install a program that supports PRG files
      1. 3.1.1 Programs that can open PRG files
    2. 3.2 Associate given software with PRG files
    3. 3.3 Check whether no other errors related to PRG files occur
  4. 4. Similar file extensions

PRG File Extension

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What is a(n) PRG file?

The PRG extension is assigned to certain program files that contain various information needed for the application to run. PRG files can be executables that contain a script run by a program, or plain text files that provide code to be compiled.

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How to open PRG file?

There can be various causes of problems that can arise when opening opening .PRG files. Each problem requires a different approach, but most can be solved by following he instructions below.

Step 1. Install a program that supports PRG files

In order to open PRG file an appropriate program that supports this file format must be installed on the system. Below is the list of programs that support files with PRG extension.

Programs that can open PRG files

Windows programs
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MAC OS programs
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Download installer for given application and launch it. After the installation has been completed, PRG files should be opened with installed application by default next time you try to open this type of file.

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Not all listed applications will be capable of performing all operations on PRG files. Some applications may only be capable of opening such file and viewing its contents while the purpose of others may be converting files to other file formats. Therefore you should check beforehand the capabilities of applications in relation to PRG files.

Step 2. Associate given software with PRG files

A situation can arise where user has an appropriate application supporting PRG files installed on their system, but such application is not associated with this type of files. In order to associate given application with PRG files user should open a file submenu by right-clicking the file icon and selecting "Open with" option. System will display a list of suggested programs that can be used to open PRG files. Select appropriate option and check "Always use selected application to open this kind of files". System will save this information from now on use selected program to open PRG files.

When the above-mentioned solutions fail, other options must be pursued. It is possible that the PRG file in question is corrupted or damage. The most common causes of file damage are:

  1. File with PRG extension is incomplete (for example, file has not been downloaded completely from the internet or not copied properly from source)
  2. File data is corrupted
  3. Damaged or corrupted storage medium on which the PRG file is stored
  4. File icon does not represent the original file but is only a shortcut to the location where the PRG file was saved and then deleted
  5. User account is not privileged to perform operations on PRG files. In that case it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert

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