Tips to open PROXY file

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

PROXY file extension

File Name Proxy Configuration Format
File Category Settings Files

The PROXY file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PROXY files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PROXY file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 4
  • 2
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is PROXY file?

The file with the extension PROXY is the Settings Files file type. Settings Files consists of 1305 similar files. Proxy Configuration Format is supported by 3 operating systems. These systems consist of Linux, Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use NotePad++ text editor to handle this file. This is a program created by Notepad++ Team. This file type can also be opened by 7 other programs. The Sublime Text, PSPad, Atom programs will also handle the file when the NotePad++ text editor program does not fulfill its role.

How to open PROXY file?

The main problem with Proxy Configuration Format is that the PROXY file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that PROXY files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PROXY 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 NotePad++ text editor

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that NotePad++ text editor is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name NotePad++ text editor into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file PROXY with NotePad++ text editor. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open PROXY files.

Step 2. Create association of NotePad++ text editor with PROXY files

If, despite the installed application, the PROXY file does not start in the NotePad++ text editor application, you must create a file association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. 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 PROXY file with the NotePad++ text editor application.

Step 3. Update NotePad++ text editor to the latest version

If, however, after binding NotePad++ text editor with Proxy Configuration Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Notepad++ Team website and install the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PROXY 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 PROXY file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the PROXY file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the PROXY file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover PROXY files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the PROXY files changes over time. 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. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged PROXY files. You can restore the file from a backup or use help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted PROXY 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 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 PROXY file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the PROXY file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file PROXY to close. However, some background programs may block the PROXY file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.