Tips to open P97 file
Can't open the P97 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open P97 files as well as a list of programs that support P97 files.
P97 file extension
The P97 file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the P97 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the P97 file on each system platform.
What is P97 file?
The file in the P97 format belongs to the Database Files category. Database Files consists of 403 similar files. Win97 Database Format is supported by 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The main program that supports this format is Win97. This was created by StarrSoft.com.
How to open P97 file?
The main problem with Win97 Database Format is that the P97 file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file P97 to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the P97 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 Win97
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Win97 is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Win97 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 P97 with Win97. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open P97 files.
Programs to open P97 file
Remember to download programs supporting P97 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Win97 with P97 files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the P97 file to open in the Win97 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. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. 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 P97 file with the Win97 application.
Step 3. Update Win97 to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Win97 program, it is possible that Win97 Database Format requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the StarrSoft.com website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the P97 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:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the P97 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. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the P97 file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover P97 files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the P97 files changes over time. 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.
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 P97 file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting N/A, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted P97 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 operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. If possible, you can try to move the P97 file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. 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.
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