Tips to open PRC file
Can't open the PRC file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PRC files as well as a list of programs that support PRC files.
PRC file extension
| File Name |
Mobipocket EBook Format |
| File Developer |
Mobipocket |
| File Category |
Text Files |
The PRC file is supported on 4 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PRC files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PRC file on each system platform.
What is PRC file?
A .PRC file is an electronic book. It is saved in the MOBI format developed by Mobipocket. The format allows the ebook to optionally have copyright management - DRM. Secured files can only be opened on devices for which they were purchased. When the eBook does not have DRM, it can be opened in any program or device. .PRC files are popular and therefore possible to handle not only in programs, but also in a whole series of dedicated readers.
How to open PRC file?
An often recurring problem with Mobipocket EBook Format is that PRC is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open PRC, 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 PRC 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 Amazon Kindle
The first step is to check if the computer has the Amazon Kindle program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Amazon Kindle in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open PRC files.
Programs to open PRC file
Remember to download programs supporting PRC files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Amazon Kindle with PRC files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the PRC file still does not use the Amazon Kindle 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Amazon Kindle application as the default for handling the PRC file.
Step 3. Update Amazon Kindle to the latest version
If, however, after binding Amazon Kindle with Mobipocket EBook Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Amazon.com, Inc. website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PRC 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 PRC file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the PRC file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the PRC file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected PRC files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the PRC 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair PRC file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Mobipocket, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted PRC 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 PRC file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. 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 PRC to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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