Tips to open PR3 file
Can't open the PR3 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PR3 files as well as a list of programs that support PR3 files.
PR3 file extension
| File Name |
DBASE IV PostScript Printer Driver |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The PR3 file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PR3 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PR3 file on each system platform.
What is PR3 file?
The file in the PR3 format belongs to the Misc Files category. Additionally, the Misc Files category contains 6033 of other files. DBASE IV PostScript Printer Driver appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The dBASE application is recommended to open the file. It was released by dataBased Intelligence, Inc..
How to open PR3 file?
The most common problem when using DBASE IV PostScript Printer Driver is that a specific PR3 is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open PR3, 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 PR3 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. To do this, enter the name dBASE 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 PR3.
Programs to open PR3 file
Remember to download programs supporting PR3 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of dBASE with PR3 files
If, despite the installed application, the PR3 file does not start in the dBASE 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. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the PR3 file with the dBASE application.
Step 3. Update dBASE to the latest version
If, however, after binding dBASE with DBASE IV PostScript Printer Driver there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the dataBased Intelligence, Inc. website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PR3 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:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to PR3 files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our PR3 file. Sometimes virus-infected PR3 files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of PR3 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.
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 PR3 file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use N/A help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted PR3 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. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move PR3 to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the PR3 file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the PR3 file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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