Tips to open PUF file
Can't open the PUF file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PUF files as well as a list of programs that support PUF files.
PUF file extension
| File Name |
Puffer Encrypted Format |
| File Developer |
Briggs Softworks |
| File Category |
Encoded Files |
The PUF file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PUF files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PUF file on each system platform.
What is PUF file?
The file with the extension PUF is the Encoded Files file type. The creator of this file is Briggs Softworks. In addition to this file, the Encoded Files category includes 236 related files. Puffer Encrypted Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The Puffer application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Briggs Softworks.
How to open PUF file?
The main problem with Puffer Encrypted Format is that the PUF file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open PUF, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PUF 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 Puffer
In this case, you should first verify that the Puffer application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Puffer 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 PUF.
Programs to open PUF file
Remember to download programs supporting PUF files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Puffer with PUF files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the PUF file still does not use the Puffer program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Puffer application as the default for handling the PUF file.
Step 3. Update Puffer to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Puffer program, it is possible that Puffer Encrypted Format requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Briggs Softworks website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PUF 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 affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the PUF file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file PUF or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected PUF file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the PUF files changes over time. 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair PUF file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Briggs Softworks help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted PUF files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
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. It is best to move PUF to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the PUF file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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