Tips to open P2 file
Can't open the P2 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open P2 files as well as a list of programs that support P2 files.
P2 file extension
| File Name |
Panasonic P2 Video |
| File Developer |
Panasonic Corporation |
| File Category |
Video Files |
The P2 file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the P2 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the P2 file on each system platform.
What is P2 file?
The file in the P2 format belongs to the Video Files category. The author of this format is Panasonic Corporation. Video Files consists of 546 similar files. Panasonic P2 Video 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 main program that supports this format is Panasonic P2 Viewer Plus. This was created by Panasonic Corporation.
How to open P2 file?
The main problem with Panasonic P2 Video is that the P2 file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that P2 files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the P2 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 Panasonic P2 Viewer Plus
In this case, you should first verify that the Panasonic P2 Viewer Plus application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Panasonic P2 Viewer Plus into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file P2 with Panasonic P2 Viewer Plus. Below you will find a list of applications that support P2 files.
Programs to open P2 file
Remember to download programs supporting P2 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Panasonic P2 Viewer Plus with P2 files
If, despite the installed application, the P2 file does not start in the Panasonic P2 Viewer Plus application, you must create a file association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Panasonic P2 Viewer Plus application as the default for handling the P2 file.
Step 3. Update Panasonic P2 Viewer Plus to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Panasonic P2 Viewer Plus program with the Panasonic P2 Video 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 Panasonic Corporation website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the P2 file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the P2 file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
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. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file P2 or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected P2 files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the P2 file. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair P2 file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Panasonic Corporation
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted P2 files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the P2 file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the P2 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 P2 file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the P2 file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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