Tips to open PR2 file
Can't open the PR2 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PR2 files as well as a list of programs that support PR2 files.
PR2 file extension
| File Name |
DBase IV Printer Driver |
| File Developer |
dataBased Intelligence, Inc. |
| File Category |
System Files |
The PR2 file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PR2 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PR2 file on each system platform.
What is PR2 file?
The PR2 file has been categorized as System Files. The author of this format is dataBased Intelligence, Inc.. System Files consists of 323 similar files. DBase IV Printer Driver is most often found on 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 dBASE. This was created by dataBased Intelligence, Inc..
How to open PR2 file?
The most common problem when using DBase IV Printer Driver is that a specific PR2 is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that PR2 files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PR2 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
The first step is to check if the computer has the dBASE program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name dBASE in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file PR2 with dBASE. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open PR2 files.
Programs to open PR2 file
Remember to download programs supporting PR2 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of dBASE with PR2 files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the PR2 file still does not use the dBASE program, it means no 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 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 PR2 file with the dBASE application.
Step 3. Update dBASE to the latest version
If, despite the association of the dBASE program with the DBase IV Printer Driver file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the dataBased Intelligence, Inc. website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PR2 file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. 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 PR2 files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file PR2 or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected PR2 file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of PR2 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 this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged PR2 files. 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 PR2 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 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. Copying the PR2 file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the PR2 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 PR2 file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the PR2 file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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