Tips to open PGD file
Can't open the PGD file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PGD files as well as a list of programs that support PGD files.
PGD file extension
The PGD file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PGD files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PGD file on each system platform.
What is PGD file?
The PGD file has been categorized as Disk Image Files. The creator of this file is Symantec. Disk Image Files consists of 203 similar files. PGP Disk Image is most often found on 3 operating systems. The file will work on Linux, Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. There are also 2 alternative programs to handle the PGD file. You can use PGP Whole Disk Encryption, Pretty Good Privacy in case PGP Desktop cannot be used.
How to open PGD file?
The main problem with PGP Disk Image is that the PGD file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open PGD, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PGD 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 PGP Desktop
In this case, you should first verify that the PGP Desktop application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name PGP Desktop 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 PGD with PGP Desktop. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open PGD files.
Programs to open PGD file
Remember to download programs supporting PGD files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of PGP Desktop with PGD files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the PGD file to open in the PGP Desktop application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. 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 select the desired program. 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 PGP Desktop application as the default for handling the PGD file.
Step 3. Update PGP Desktop to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the PGP Desktop program, it is possible that PGP Disk Image requires a newer version of the program.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PGD file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:
The PGD file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the PGD file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. 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 PGD file. Sometimes virus-infected PGD files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the PGD files changes over time. 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 PGD files.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file PGD 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.
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. Copying the PGD file to another location will fix the problem.
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. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file PGD to close. However, some background programs may block the PGD file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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