Tips to open PE4 file
Can't open the PE4 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PE4 files as well as a list of programs that support PE4 files.
PE4 file extension
| File Name |
Photo Explorer Thumbnail Archive |
| File Developer |
Ulead |
| File Category |
Raster Image Files |
The PE4 file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PE4 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PE4 file on each system platform.
What is PE4 file?
The file in the PE4 format belongs to the Raster Image Files category. It was designed by Ulead. Raster Image Files consists of 522 similar files. Photo Explorer Thumbnail Archive appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. 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 Ulead Photo Explorer. This was created by Corel Corporation. There are also 2 alternative programs to handle the PE4 file. The XnView, Ulead PhotoImpact programs will also handle the file when the Ulead Photo Explorer program does not fulfill its role.
How to open PE4 file?
The most common problem when using Photo Explorer Thumbnail Archive is that a specific PE4 is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open PE4, 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 PE4 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 Ulead Photo Explorer
In this case, you should first verify that the Ulead Photo Explorer application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Ulead Photo Explorer into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file PE4.
Programs to open PE4 file
Remember to download programs supporting PE4 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Ulead Photo Explorer with PE4 files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the PE4 file still does not use the Ulead Photo Explorer program, it means no association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the PE4 file with the Ulead Photo Explorer program.
Step 3. Update Ulead Photo Explorer to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Ulead Photo Explorer program, it is possible that Photo Explorer Thumbnail Archive requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Corel Corporation page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PE4 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:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to PE4 files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. 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. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our PE4 file. Sometimes virus-infected PE4 files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of PE4 file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair PE4 file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Ulead help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file PE4 except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
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. If possible, you can try to move the PE4 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. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file PE4 to close. However, some background programs may block the PE4 file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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