Tips to open PRU file
Can't open the PRU file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PRU files as well as a list of programs that support PRU files.
PRU file extension
| File Name |
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Pruned Entry |
| File Developer |
IBM |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The PRU file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PRU files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PRU file on each system platform.
What is PRU file?
The file with the extension PRU is the Misc Files file type. The author of this format is IBM. Misc Files consists of 6033 similar files. IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Pruned Entry is most often found on 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is IBM Tivoli Storage Manager. This was created by IBM.
How to open PRU file?
The main problem with IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Pruned Entry is that the PRU file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that PRU files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PRU 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 IBM Tivoli Storage Manager
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that IBM Tivoli Storage Manager is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name IBM Tivoli Storage Manager into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support PRU files.
Programs to open PRU file
Remember to download programs supporting PRU files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of IBM Tivoli Storage Manager with PRU files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the PRU file to open in the IBM Tivoli Storage Manager application, but you can set it manually. 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 set the program to handle this type. 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 PRU file with the IBM Tivoli Storage Manager application.
Step 3. Update IBM Tivoli Storage Manager to the latest version
If, despite the association of the IBM Tivoli Storage Manager program with the IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Pruned Entry file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the IBM website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PRU file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:
The PRU file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the PRU file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the PRU file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected PRU files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the PRU 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. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular PRU file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use IBM help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted PRU 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.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move PRU to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the PRU file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the PRU file again. However, some background programs may block the PRU file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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