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How to open PRO files on your device

If an error occurs when you try to open PRO file on your device, you should do two things – install appropriate software and associate PRO 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. PRO File Extension
  2. 2. What is a(n) PRO file?
  3. 3. How to open PRO file?
    1. 3.1 Install a program that supports PRO files
      1. 3.1.1 Programs that can open PRO files
    2. 3.2 Associate given software with PRO files
    3. 3.3 Check whether no other errors related to PRO files occur
  4. 4. Similar file extensions

PRO File Extension

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  • File type Profile Format
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  • File category Data Files
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What is a(n) PRO file?

The PRO format was created to save personalized user settings, all of which are called his profile. PRO files are commonly used by many programs in which the user configures his preferences, among others certain data, parameters and positions.

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How to open PRO file?

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

Step 1. Install a program that supports PRO files

In order to open PRO 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 PRO extension.

Programs that can open PRO files

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Download installer for given application and launch it. After the installation has been completed, PRO 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 PRO 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 PRO files.

Step 2. Associate given software with PRO files

A situation can arise where user has an appropriate application supporting PRO files installed on their system, but such application is not associated with this type of files. In order to associate given application with PRO 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 PRO 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 PRO files.

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

  1. File with PRO 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 PRO file is stored
  4. File icon does not represent the original file but is only a shortcut to the location where the PRO file was saved and then deleted
  5. User account is not privileged to perform operations on PRO files. In that case it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert

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