Tips to open PGU file
Can't open the PGU file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PGU files as well as a list of programs that support PGU files.
PGU file extension
| File Name |
PowerGREP Data Format |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The PGU file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PGU files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PGU file on each system platform.
What is PGU file?
The PGU file has been categorized as Misc Files. In addition to this file, the Misc Files category includes 6033 related files. PowerGREP Data Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The PowerGREP application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Just Great Software Co. Ltd..
How to open PGU file?
The most common problem when using PowerGREP Data Format is that a specific PGU is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that PGU files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PGU 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 PowerGREP
In this case, you should first verify that the PowerGREP application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name PowerGREP in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file PGU.
Programs to open PGU file
Remember to download programs supporting PGU files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of PowerGREP with PGU files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the PGU file to open in the PowerGREP application, but you can set it manually. 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 PowerGREP application as the default for handling the PGU file.
Step 3. Update PowerGREP to the latest version
If, despite the association of the PowerGREP program with the PowerGREP Data Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the Just Great Software Co. Ltd. website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PGU file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the PGU file contents when downloading or copying. 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 PGU file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected PGU files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of PGU file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular PGU file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file PGU 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. It is best to move PGU to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. 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 PGU file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the PGU file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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