Tips to open PSV file
Can't open the PSV file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PSV files as well as a list of programs that support PSV files.
PSV file extension
| File Name |
PlayStation 2 Save Format |
| File Developer |
Sony |
| File Category |
Game Files |
The PSV file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PSV files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PSV file on each system platform.
What is PSV file?
The PSV file has been categorized as Game Files. It was designed by Sony. Game Files consists of 1509 similar files. PlayStation 2 Save Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is PSV Exporter. This was created by gothi.
How to open PSV file?
The main problem with PlayStation 2 Save Format is that the PSV file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that PSV files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PSV 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 PSV Exporter
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that PSV Exporter is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name PSV Exporter into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open PSV files.
Programs to open PSV file
Remember to download programs supporting PSV files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of PSV Exporter with PSV files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the PSV file to open in the PSV Exporter application, but you can set it manually. 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. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the PSV file with the PSV Exporter application.
Step 3. Update PSV Exporter to the latest version
If, despite the association of the PSV Exporter program with the PlayStation 2 Save Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the gothi website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PSV 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 PSV file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
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. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file PSV or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover PSV files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the PSV file. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair PSV file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Sony
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file PSV 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.
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 PSV to a different directory.
This problem usually affects 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 PSV to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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