Tips to open PER file
Can't open the PER file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PER files as well as a list of programs that support PER files.
PER file extension
| File Name |
Age Of Empires Personality Format |
| File Developer |
Microsoft |
| File Category |
Game Files |
The PER file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PER files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PER file on each system platform.
What is PER file?
The file in the PER format belongs to the Game Files category. The creator of this file is Microsoft. Game Files consists of 1509 similar files. Age Of Empires Personality 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. The main program that supports this format is Age of Empires. This was created by Microsoft Studios. There are also 2 alternative programs to handle the PER file. Per Edit, Windows Notepad will apply when it is not possible to use Age of Empires.
How to open PER file?
An often recurring problem with Age Of Empires Personality Format is that PER is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that PER files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PER 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 Age of Empires
The first step is to check if the computer has the Age of Empires program installed. To do this, enter the name Age of Empires into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file PER with Age of Empires. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open PER files.
Programs to open PER file
Remember to download programs supporting PER files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Age of Empires with PER files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the PER file still does not use the Age of Empires program, it means no 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. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the PER file with the Age of Empires application.
Step 3. Update Age of Empires to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Age of Empires program with the Age Of Empires Personality Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Microsoft Studios website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PER file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to PER files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file PER or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected PER files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the PER 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged PER files. 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 PER 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. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the PER file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. 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 PER file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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