Tips to open PCK file

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

PCK file extension

File Name Game Package Format
File Developer Eidos Interactive Ltd.
File Category Game Files

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

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What is PCK file?

The PCK file has been categorized as Game Files. The author of this format is Eidos Interactive Ltd.. In addition to this file, the Game Files category includes 1509 related files. Game Package Format is supported by 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use Commandos 2: Men of Courage to handle this file. This is a program created by Eidos Interactive Ltd.. There are also 3 alternative programs to handle the PCK file. The Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine, Perfect World, Commandos 3 programs will also handle the file when the Commandos 2: Men of Courage program does not fulfill its role.

How to open PCK file?

The most common problem when using Game Package Format is that a specific PCK is not associated with the program. This causes the file PCK to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PCK 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 Commandos 2: Men of Courage

In this case, you should first verify that the Commandos 2: Men of Courage application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Commandos 2: Men of Courage into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open PCK files.

Step 2. Create association of Commandos 2: Men of Courage with PCK files

If, despite the installed application, the PCK file does not start in the Commandos 2: Men of Courage application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the PCK file with the Commandos 2: Men of Courage program.

Step 3. Update Commandos 2: Men of Courage to the latest version

If, however, after binding Commandos 2: Men of Courage with Game Package 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 Eidos Interactive Ltd. website and install the latest version.

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

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to PCK 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 most common cause here is computer viruses. 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 PCK file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected PCK files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of PCK file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair PCK file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Eidos Interactive Ltd.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted PCK 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. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the PCK file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the PCK 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.