Tips to open PHAR file
Can't open the PHAR file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PHAR files as well as a list of programs that support PHAR files.
PHAR file extension
The PHAR file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PHAR files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PHAR file on each system platform.
What is PHAR file?
The file with the extension PHAR is the Executable Files file type. The author of this format is Greg Beaver. Additionally, the Executable Files category contains 140 of other files. PHP Archive is supported by 3 operating systems. These systems consist of Linux, Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. There are also 3 alternative programs to handle the PHAR file. The Phar programs will also handle the file when the PHP program does not fulfill its role.
How to open PHAR file?
The main problem with PHP Archive is that the PHAR file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file PHAR to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PHAR 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 PHP
In this case, you should first verify that the PHP application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name PHP in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file PHAR with PHP. Below you will find a list of applications that support PHAR files.
Programs to open PHAR file
Remember to download programs supporting PHAR files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of PHP with PHAR files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the PHAR file still does not use the PHP program, it means no association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting 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. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the PHAR file with the PHP application.
Step 3. Update PHP to the latest version
If, despite the association of the PHP program with the PHP Archive file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PHAR file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
The PHAR file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to PHAR 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. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our PHAR file. Sometimes virus-infected PHAR files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the PHAR file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair PHAR file corruption.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted PHAR 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.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the PHAR file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the PHAR file again. However, some background programs may block the PHAR file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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