Tips to open 697 file
Can't open the 697 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open 697 files as well as a list of programs that support 697 files.
697 file extension
| File Name |
RISC OS PCX Bitmap Image |
| File Developer |
RISCOS Ltd. |
| File Category |
Graphic Files |
The 697 file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the 697 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the 697 file on each system platform.
What is 697 file?
The 697 file has been categorized as Graphic Files. The author of this format is RISCOS Ltd.. In addition to this file, the Graphic Files category includes 524 related files. RISC OS PCX Bitmap Image is supported by 2 operating systems. The file will work on , Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is Ovation Pro. This was created by David Pilling. There are also 1 alternative programs to handle the 697 file. You can use RISC OS 6 in case Ovation Pro cannot be used.
How to open 697 file?
The main problem with RISC OS PCX Bitmap Image is that the 697 file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file 697 to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the 697 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 Ovation Pro
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Ovation Pro is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Ovation Pro in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file 697 with Ovation Pro. Below you will find a list of applications that support 697 files.
Programs to open 697 file
Remember to download programs supporting 697 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Ovation Pro with 697 files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the 697 file to open in the Ovation Pro application, but you can set it manually. 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. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the 697 file with the Ovation Pro program.
Step 3. Update Ovation Pro to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Ovation Pro program with the RISC OS PCX Bitmap Image file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the David Pilling website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the 697 file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the 697 file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file 697 or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected 697 file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the 697 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 the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged 697 files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting RISCOS Ltd., but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file 697 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. If possible, you can try to move the 697 file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the 697 file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the 697 file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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