Tips to open PLG file

Can't open the PLG file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PLG files as well as a list of programs that support PLG files.

PLG file extension

File Name Microsoft Developer Studio Build Log Format
File Developer Microsoft
File Category Text Files

The PLG file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PLG files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PLG file on each system platform.

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What is PLG file?

The file with the extension PLG is the Text Files file type. It was designed by Microsoft. In addition to this file, the Text Files category includes 440 related files. Microsoft Developer Studio Build Log Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The Microsoft Visual Studio application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Microsoft Corporation.

How to open PLG file?

The main problem with Microsoft Developer Studio Build Log Format is that the PLG file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open PLG, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PLG 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 Microsoft Visual Studio

In this case, you should first verify that the Microsoft Visual Studio application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Microsoft Visual Studio 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 PLG with Microsoft Visual Studio. Below you will find a list of applications that support PLG files.

Programs to open PLG file

Remember to download programs supporting PLG files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.

Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Visual Studio with PLG files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the PLG file still does not use the Microsoft Visual Studio 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 select the desired program. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the PLG file with the Microsoft Visual Studio program.

Step 3. Update Microsoft Visual Studio to the latest version

If, however, after binding Microsoft Visual Studio with Microsoft Developer Studio Build Log Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Microsoft Corporation website and install the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PLG file

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to PLG files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. 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 PLG file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover PLG files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the PLG file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged PLG files. You can restore the file from a backup or use Microsoft help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file PLG 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. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the PLG file to another location will fix the problem.
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. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file PLG to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.