Tips to open PUA file

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

PUA file extension

File Name Against Rome Game Data Format
File Category Game Files

The PUA file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PUA files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PUA file on each system platform.

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What is PUA file?

The file in the PUA format belongs to the Game Files category. In addition to this file, the Game Files category includes 1509 related files. Against Rome Game Data Format is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use Against Rome to handle this file. This is a program created by JoWooD Entertainment AG.

How to open PUA file?

The main problem with Against Rome Game Data Format is that the PUA file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open PUA, 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 PUA 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 Against Rome

The first step is to check if the computer has the Against Rome program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Against Rome in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file PUA.

Programs to open PUA file

Remember to download programs supporting PUA files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.

Against Rome
Against Rome
Step 2. Create association of Against Rome with PUA files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the PUA file still does not use the Against Rome 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. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the PUA file with the Against Rome program.

Step 3. Update Against Rome to the latest version

If, despite the association of the Against Rome program with the Against Rome Game Data Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the JoWooD Entertainment AG website or update the program from the application.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PUA 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:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to PUA files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file PUA or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected PUA file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of PUA file may not always be supported by the latest software version. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular PUA file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting , but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted PUA 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. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the PUA file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the PUA file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file PUA to close. However, some background programs may block the PUA file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.