Tips to open PSR file
Can't open the PSR file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PSR files as well as a list of programs that support PSR files.
PSR file extension
| File Name |
Powersoft Report Format |
| File Developer |
Sybase |
| File Category |
Layout Files |
The PSR file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PSR files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PSR file on each system platform.
What is PSR file?
The file with the extension PSR is the Layout Files file type. It was designed by Sybase. In addition to this file, the Layout Files category includes 137 related files. Powersoft Report Format is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. Alternatively, you can use 1 other programs. You can use InfoMaker in case PowerBuilder cannot be used.
How to open PSR file?
The main problem with Powersoft Report Format is that the PSR file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open PSR, 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 PSR 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 PowerBuilder
The first step is to check if the computer has the PowerBuilder program installed. To do this, enter the name PowerBuilder 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 PSR with PowerBuilder. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open PSR files.
Programs to open PSR file
Remember to download programs supporting PSR files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of PowerBuilder with PSR files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the PSR file still does not use the PowerBuilder program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select 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. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the PSR file with the PowerBuilder application.
Step 3. Update PowerBuilder to the latest version
If, despite the association of the PowerBuilder program with the Powersoft Report Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PSR file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The PSR file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the PSR file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
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. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file PSR or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover PSR files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of PSR file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair PSR file corruption.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file PSR except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
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. It is best to move PSR to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the PSR file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file PSR to close. However, some background programs may block the PSR file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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