Tips to open PERM file
Can't open the PERM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PERM files as well as a list of programs that support PERM files.
PERM file extension
| File Name |
PLINK Adaptive Permutation Test Report Format |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The PERM file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PERM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PERM file on each system platform.
What is PERM file?
The PERM file has been categorized as Misc Files. Misc Files consists of 6033 similar files. PLINK Adaptive Permutation Test Report 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 PLINK application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Christopher Chang.
How to open PERM file?
The main problem with PLINK Adaptive Permutation Test Report Format is that the PERM file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that PERM 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 PERM 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 PLINK
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that PLINK is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing PLINK into the operating system search engine. 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 PERM files.
Programs to open PERM file
Remember to download programs supporting PERM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of PLINK with PERM files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the PERM file still does not use the PLINK 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 set the program to handle this type. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the PLINK application as the default for handling the PERM file.
Step 3. Update PLINK to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the PLINK program, it is possible that PLINK Adaptive Permutation Test Report Format requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Christopher Chang website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PERM file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to PERM files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
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. 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 PERM file. Sometimes virus-infected PERM files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of PERM 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. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged PERM files. You can restore the file from a backup or use help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted PERM files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the PERM file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the PERM file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the PERM file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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