Tips to open PICON file
Can't open the PICON file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PICON files as well as a list of programs that support PICON files.
PICON file extension
| File Name |
Personal Icon |
| File Category |
Graphic Files |
The PICON file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PICON files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PICON file on each system platform.
What is PICON file?
The file in the PICON format belongs to the Graphic Files category. Additionally, the Graphic Files category contains 524 of other files. Personal Icon is most often found on 2 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on , Windows. The main program that supports this format is XnView. This was created by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet. There are also 1 alternative programs to handle the PICON file. The Picture Resize Free Online Images Converter programs will also handle the file when the XnView program does not fulfill its role.
How to open PICON file?
The main problem with Personal Icon is that the PICON file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that PICON 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 PICON 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 XnView
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that XnView is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name XnView into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support PICON files.
Programs to open PICON file
Remember to download programs supporting PICON files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of XnView with PICON files
If, despite the installed application, the PICON file does not start in the XnView 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. 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 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the PICON file with the XnView application.
Step 3. Update XnView to the latest version
If, despite the association of the XnView program with the Personal Icon file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PICON file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the PICON file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. 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 PICON file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover PICON files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of PICON file may not always be supported by the latest software version. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair PICON file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact N/A
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted PICON 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 PICON file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the PICON file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the PICON file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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