Tips to open PL9 file
Can't open the PL9 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PL9 files as well as a list of programs that support PL9 files.
PL9 file extension
| File Name |
PcAnywhere Log Format |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The PL9 file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PL9 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PL9 file on each system platform.
What is PL9 file?
The PL9 file has been categorized as Misc Files. In addition to this file, the Misc Files category includes 6033 related files. PcAnywhere Log Format is supported by 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The pcAnywhere application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Symantec Corporation.
How to open PL9 file?
An often recurring problem with PcAnywhere Log Format is that PL9 is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open PL9, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PL9 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 pcAnywhere
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that pcAnywhere is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name pcAnywhere 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 is a list of programs that support the file PL9.
Programs to open PL9 file
Remember to download programs supporting PL9 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of pcAnywhere with PL9 files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the PL9 file still does not use the pcAnywhere 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. 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. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the pcAnywhere application as the default for handling the PL9 file.
Step 3. Update pcAnywhere to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the pcAnywhere program, it is possible that PcAnywhere Log Format requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the Symantec Corporation website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PL9 file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the PL9 file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the PL9 file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected PL9 file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of PL9 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 the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair PL9 file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting , but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted PL9 files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the PL9 file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the PL9 file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file PL9 to close. However, some background programs may block the PL9 file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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