Tips to open POP file
Can't open the POP file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open POP files as well as a list of programs that support POP files.
POP file extension
| File Name |
DBase Popup Menu Format |
| File Developer |
dataBased Intelligence, Inc. |
| File Category |
Settings Files |
The POP file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the POP files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the POP file on each system platform.
What is POP file?
The file in the POP format belongs to the Settings Files category. The author of this format is dataBased Intelligence, Inc.. Settings Files consists of 1305 similar files. DBase Popup Menu Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use dBASE to handle this file. This is a program created by dataBased Intelligence, Inc..
How to open POP file?
The main problem with DBase Popup Menu Format is that the POP file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open POP, 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 POP 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 dBASE
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that dBASE is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing dBASE into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open POP files.
Programs to open POP file
Remember to download programs supporting POP files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of dBASE with POP files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the POP file to open in the dBASE application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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 POP file with the dBASE application.
Step 3. Update dBASE to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the dBASE program, it is possible that DBase Popup Menu 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 dataBased Intelligence, Inc. page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the POP file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to POP files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
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 POP file. However, remember that not every infected POP file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of POP 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.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular POP file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting dataBased Intelligence, Inc., but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted POP files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the POP file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the POP file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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