Tips to open PROB file
Can't open the PROB file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PROB files as well as a list of programs that support PROB files.
PROB file extension
| File Name |
PLINK Meta-analysis Rejected Variant List Format |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The PROB file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PROB files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PROB file on each system platform.
What is PROB file?
The PROB file has been categorized as Misc Files. Additionally, the Misc Files category contains 6033 of other files. PLINK Meta-analysis Rejected Variant List Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use PLINK to handle this file. This is a program created by Christopher Chang.
How to open PROB file?
The main problem with PLINK Meta-analysis Rejected Variant List Format is that the PROB file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open PROB, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PROB 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 PLINK
The first step is to check if the computer has the PLINK program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name PLINK in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file PROB with PLINK. Below is a list of programs that support the file PROB.
Programs to open PROB file
Remember to download programs supporting PROB files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of PLINK with PROB files
If, despite the installed application, the PROB file does not start in the PLINK application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the PROB file with the PLINK program.
Step 3. Update PLINK to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the PLINK program, it is possible that PLINK Meta-analysis Rejected Variant List Format requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Christopher Chang website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PROB file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the PROB file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file PROB or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected PROB files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the PROB 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular PROB file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted PROB 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 PROB to a different directory.
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. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file PROB 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.
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