Tips to open PR file

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

PR file extension

File Name W32/Brontok-DP Worm
File Category Misc Files

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

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What is PR file?

The PR file has been categorized as Misc Files. In addition to this file, the Misc Files category includes 6033 related files. W32/Brontok-DP Worm 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 BitDefender. This was created by Softwin. There are also 4 alternative programs to handle the PR file. Norton AntiVirus, Kaspersky Anti-Virus, AVG Antivirus, avast! Antivirus will apply when it is not possible to use BitDefender.

How to open PR file?

An often recurring problem with W32/Brontok-DP Worm is that PR is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open PR, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PR 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 BitDefender

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that BitDefender is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name BitDefender 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 PR.

Step 2. Create association of BitDefender with PR files

If, despite the installed application, the PR file does not start in the BitDefender application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select 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. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the PR file with the BitDefender application.

Step 3. Update BitDefender to the latest version

If, however, after binding BitDefender with W32/Brontok-DP Worm there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Softwin page and install.

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

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:

The PR file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to PR files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
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. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the PR file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected PR files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the PR file. 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. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged PR 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 file PR 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.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the PR file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the PR 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 PR file again. However, some background programs may block the PR file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.