Tips to open PCP file

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

PCP file extension

File Name Windows Installer Patch Creation Properties Format
File Developer Microsoft
File Category Developer Files

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

Operating systems
  • 3
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is PCP file?

The file in the PCP format belongs to the Developer Files category. It was designed by Microsoft. Additionally, the Developer Files category contains 1205 of other files. Windows Installer Patch Creation Properties Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. There are also 2 alternative programs to handle the PCP file. The Windows Installer, Windows Installer XML programs will also handle the file when the Microsoft Windows SDK program does not fulfill its role.

How to open PCP file?

The most common problem when using Windows Installer Patch Creation Properties Format is that a specific PCP is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that PCP files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PCP 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 Microsoft Windows SDK

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Microsoft Windows SDK is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Microsoft Windows SDK in it. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support PCP files.

Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Windows SDK with PCP files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the PCP file still does not use the Microsoft Windows SDK program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the PCP file with the Microsoft Windows SDK program.

Step 3. Update Microsoft Windows SDK to the latest version

If, however, after binding Microsoft Windows SDK with Windows Installer Patch Creation Properties Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version.

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

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:

The PCP file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the PCP file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. 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. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our PCP file. However, remember that not every infected PCP file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the PCP file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular PCP file corruption.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted PCP files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the PCP file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file PCP to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.