Tips to open PLO file
Can't open the PLO file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PLO files as well as a list of programs that support PLO files.
PLO file extension
| File Name |
HP Graphics Language Plotter |
| File Category |
Graphic Files |
The PLO file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PLO files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PLO file on each system platform.
What is PLO file?
The file in the PLO format belongs to the Graphic Files category. Additionally, the Graphic Files category contains 524 of other files. HP Graphics Language Plotter is supported by 1 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.
How to open PLO file?
The main problem with HP Graphics Language Plotter is that the PLO file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that PLO files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PLO 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
In this case, you should first verify that the XnView application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name XnView into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file PLO.
Programs to open PLO file
Remember to download programs supporting PLO files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of XnView with PLO files
If, despite the installed application, the PLO 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 displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the PLO file with the XnView program.
Step 3. Update XnView to the latest version
If, despite the association of the XnView program with the HP Graphics Language Plotter file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PLO 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 PLO file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our PLO file. However, remember that not every infected PLO file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the PLO file. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged PLO files. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact N/A
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted PLO 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. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. If possible, you can try to move the PLO file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file PLO to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the PLO file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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