Tips to open PIG file
Can't open the PIG file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PIG files as well as a list of programs that support PIG files.
PIG file extension
| File Name |
Descent Texture Format |
| File Developer |
Interplay |
| File Category |
Game Files |
The PIG file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PIG files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PIG file on each system platform.
What is PIG file?
The file with the extension PIG is the Game Files file type. It was designed by Interplay. Game Files consists of 1509 similar files. Descent Texture Format is supported by 2 operating systems. These systems consist of Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use Descent to handle this file. This is a program created by Interplay Entertainment Corporation. Alternatively, you can use 1 other programs.
How to open PIG file?
An often recurring problem with Descent Texture Format is that PIG is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that PIG files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PIG 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 Descent
The first step is to check if the computer has the Descent program installed. This can be achieved by typing Descent into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file PIG with Descent. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open PIG files.
Programs to open PIG file
Remember to download programs supporting PIG files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Descent with PIG files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the PIG file still does not use the Descent 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 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the PIG file with the Descent application.
Step 3. Update Descent to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Descent program, it is possible that Descent Texture Format requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Interplay Entertainment Corporation page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PIG file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the PIG file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. 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 PIG file. However, remember that not every infected PIG file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of PIG 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.
There can be many reasons for this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular PIG file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Interplay help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file PIG 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.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the PIG file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the PIG file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the PIG file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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