Tips to open PCS file
Can't open the PCS file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PCS files as well as a list of programs that support PCS files.
PCS file extension
| File Name |
Microsoft PowerPoint Picture Storage Format |
| File Developer |
Microsoft |
| File Category |
Database Files |
The PCS file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PCS files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PCS file on each system platform.
What is PCS file?
The file with the extension PCS is the Database Files file type. The author of this format is Microsoft. Database Files consists of 403 similar files. Microsoft PowerPoint Picture Storage Format is most often found on 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 Microsoft PowerPoint. This was created by Microsoft Corporation. Alternatively, you can use 1 other programs. You can use Microsoft Office in case Microsoft PowerPoint cannot be used.
How to open PCS file?
An often recurring problem with Microsoft PowerPoint Picture Storage Format is that PCS is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open PCS, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PCS 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 PowerPoint
In this case, you should first verify that the Microsoft PowerPoint application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Microsoft PowerPoint in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open PCS files.
Programs to open PCS file
Remember to download programs supporting PCS files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Microsoft PowerPoint with PCS files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the PCS file to open in the Microsoft PowerPoint application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. 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 Microsoft PowerPoint application as the default for handling the PCS file.
Step 3. Update Microsoft PowerPoint to the latest version
If, however, after binding Microsoft PowerPoint with Microsoft PowerPoint Picture Storage Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Microsoft Corporation website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PCS 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 PCS file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the PCS file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file PCS or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected PCS files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of PCS file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair PCS file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Microsoft
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted PCS 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. Copying the PCS file to another location will fix the problem.
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 you have to wait for the session to the file PCS to close. 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.
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