Tips to open PEA file
Can't open the PEA file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PEA files as well as a list of programs that support PEA files.
PEA file extension
| File Name |
PEA Format Archive |
| File Developer |
PeaZip |
| File Category |
Compressed Files |
The PEA file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PEA files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PEA file on each system platform.
What is PEA file?
The file with the extension PEA is the Compressed Files file type. It was designed by PeaZip. Additionally, the Compressed Files category contains 236 of other files. PEA Format Archive appears on 2 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 Linux, Windows. It is recommended to use PeaZip to handle this file. This is a program created by Giorgio Tani. There are also 1 alternative programs to handle the PEA file.
How to open PEA file?
The main problem with PEA Format Archive is that the PEA file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open PEA, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PEA 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 PeaZip
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that PeaZip is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name PeaZip in it. 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 PEA files.
Programs to open PEA file
Remember to download programs supporting PEA files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of PeaZip with PEA files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the PEA file still does not use the PeaZip program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the PeaZip application as the default for handling the PEA file.
Step 3. Update PeaZip to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the PeaZip program, it is possible that PEA Format Archive requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Giorgio Tani website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PEA file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to PEA 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. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file PEA or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover PEA files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the PEA file. 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. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular PEA file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting PeaZip, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted PEA 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the PEA 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. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the PEA file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the PEA file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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