Tips to open PQX file

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

PQX file extension

File Name Power Quest Drive Image Index
File Developer PowerQuest
File Category Misc Files

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

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What is PQX file?

The PQX file has been categorized as Misc Files. It was designed by PowerQuest. In addition to this file, the Misc Files category includes 6033 related files. Power Quest Drive Image Index is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is Drive Image. This was created by PowerQuest.

How to open PQX file?

The most common problem when using Power Quest Drive Image Index is that a specific PQX is not associated with the program. This causes the file PQX to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PQX 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 Drive Image

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Drive Image is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Drive Image in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file PQX with Drive Image. Below is a list of programs that support the file PQX.

Programs to open PQX file

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

Step 2. Create association of Drive Image with PQX files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the PQX file still does not use the Drive Image 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the PQX file with the Drive Image application.

Step 3. Update Drive Image to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the Drive Image program, it is possible that Power Quest Drive Image Index 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 PowerQuest page and install.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PQX 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:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to PQX 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. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the PQX file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover PQX files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of PQX file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular PQX file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting PowerQuest, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file PQX 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. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the PQX file to another location.
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. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file PQX to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.