Tips to open POR file
Can't open the POR file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open POR files as well as a list of programs that support POR files.
POR file extension
| File Name |
SPSS Portable Format |
| File Developer |
SPSS |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The POR file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the POR files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the POR file on each system platform.
What is POR file?
The POR file has been categorized as Data Files. The author of this format is SPSS. Data Files consists of 1326 similar files. SPSS Portable Format appears on 3 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Linux, Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The SPSS application is recommended to open the file. It was released by IBM. There are also 2 alternative programs to handle the POR file.
How to open POR file?
An often recurring problem with SPSS Portable Format is that POR is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file POR to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the POR 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 SPSS
In this case, you should first verify that the SPSS application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name SPSS in it. 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 POR files.
Programs to open POR file
Remember to download programs supporting POR files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of SPSS with POR files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the POR file still does not use the SPSS 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. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the POR file with the SPSS program.
Step 3. Update SPSS to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the SPSS program, it is possible that SPSS Portable Format requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the IBM website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the POR file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to POR 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 most common cause here is computer viruses. 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 POR file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover POR files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the POR files changes over time. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular POR file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact SPSS
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted POR 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. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the POR file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the POR file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the POR file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the POR file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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