Tips to open PCJ file
Can't open the PCJ file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PCJ files as well as a list of programs that support PCJ files.
PCJ file extension
| File Name |
IBM LinkWay Graphics |
| File Developer |
IBM |
| File Category |
Graphic Files |
The PCJ file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PCJ files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PCJ file on each system platform.
What is PCJ file?
The file with the extension PCJ is the Graphic Files file type. It was designed by IBM. Additionally, the Graphic Files category contains 524 of other files. IBM LinkWay Graphics 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. It is recommended to use IBM LinkWay to handle this file. This is a program created by IBM.
How to open PCJ file?
The main problem with IBM LinkWay Graphics is that the PCJ file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file PCJ 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 PCJ 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 IBM LinkWay
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that IBM LinkWay is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name IBM LinkWay in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file PCJ with IBM LinkWay. Below you will find a list of applications that support PCJ files.
Programs to open PCJ file
Remember to download programs supporting PCJ files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of IBM LinkWay with PCJ files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the PCJ file to open in the IBM LinkWay application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. 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 IBM LinkWay application as the default for handling the PCJ file.
Step 3. Update IBM LinkWay to the latest version
If, however, after binding IBM LinkWay with IBM LinkWay Graphics there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the IBM page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PCJ file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to PCJ files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file PCJ or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected PCJ 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 PCJ files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular PCJ file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact IBM
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted PCJ files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the PCJ file to another location will fix the problem.
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. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the PCJ file again. However, some background programs may block the PCJ file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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