Tips to open PGI file
Can't open the PGI file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PGI files as well as a list of programs that support PGI files.
PGI file extension
| File Name |
Video Recording Format |
| File Category |
Video Files |
The PGI file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PGI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PGI file on each system platform.
What is PGI file?
The file in the PGI format belongs to the Video Files category. Additionally, the Video Files category contains 546 of other files. Video Recording Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. There are also 1 alternative programs to handle the PGI file. You can use Canon DVR Software in case DVR Software cannot be used.
How to open PGI file?
The most common problem when using Video Recording Format is that a specific PGI is not associated with the program. This causes the file PGI to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PGI 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 DVR Software
In this case, you should first verify that the DVR Software application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name DVR Software 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 PGI with DVR Software. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open PGI files.
Programs to open PGI file
Remember to download programs supporting PGI files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of DVR Software with PGI files
If, despite the installed application, the PGI file does not start in the DVR Software application, you must create a file association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. 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. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the DVR Software application as the default for handling the PGI file.
Step 3. Update DVR Software to the latest version
If, however, after binding DVR Software with Video Recording Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PGI file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The PGI file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the PGI file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the PGI file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected PGI 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 PGI files changes over time. 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. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair PGI file corruption.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted PGI 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. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the PGI 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 you have to wait for the session to the file PGI to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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