Tips to open PFF file

Can't open the PFF file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PFF files as well as a list of programs that support PFF files.

PFF file extension

File Name NovaLogic Game Archive Format
File Category Game Files

The PFF file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PFF files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PFF file on each system platform.

Operating systems
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What is PFF file?

The PFF file has been categorized as Game Files. Game Files consists of 1509 similar files. NovaLogic Game Archive Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The Dragon UnPACKer application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Alexandre Devilliers. Alternatively, you can use 7 other programs. Delta Force, Delta Force: Land Warrior, Delta Force 2, Armored Fist 3 will apply when it is not possible to use Dragon UnPACKer.

How to open PFF file?

The main problem with NovaLogic Game Archive Format is that the PFF file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open PFF, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PFF file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install Dragon UnPACKer

The first step is to check if the computer has the Dragon UnPACKer program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Dragon UnPACKer in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open PFF files.

Step 2. Create association of Dragon UnPACKer with PFF files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the PFF file still does not use the Dragon UnPACKer program, it means no association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the PFF file with the Dragon UnPACKer application.

Step 3. Update Dragon UnPACKer to the latest version

If, however, after binding Dragon UnPACKer with NovaLogic Game Archive Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Alexandre Devilliers website and install the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PFF file

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:

The PFF file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the PFF file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the PFF file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected PFF files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the PFF files changes over time. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair PFF file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use N/A help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file PFF except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move PFF to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If the problem persists, restart the machine.