Tips to open PX file

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

PX file extension

File Name Corel Paradox Primary Database Index
File Developer Corel Corporation
File Category Database Files

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

Operating systems
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What is PX file?

The file with the extension PX is the Database Files file type. The creator of this file is Corel Corporation. In addition to this file, the Database Files category includes 403 related files. Corel Paradox Primary Database Index is most often found on 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The WordPerfect Office application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Corel Corporation. There are also 1 alternative programs to handle the PX file. You can use Corel Paradox in case WordPerfect Office cannot be used.

How to open PX file?

The main problem with Corel Paradox Primary Database Index is that the PX file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file PX to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PX 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 WordPerfect Office

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that WordPerfect Office is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name WordPerfect Office in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file PX with WordPerfect Office. Below you will find a list of applications that support PX files.

Programs to open PX file

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

Step 2. Create association of WordPerfect Office with PX files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the PX file still does not use the WordPerfect Office program, it means no association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the PX file with the WordPerfect Office application.

Step 3. Update WordPerfect Office to the latest version

If, despite the association of the WordPerfect Office program with the Corel Paradox Primary Database Index file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the Corel Corporation website or update the program from the application.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PX 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. This suggests truncating the PX file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the PX file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected PX files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of PX file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair PX file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Corel Corporation
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file PX 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 operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move PX to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the PX file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the PX file again. However, some background programs may block the PX file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.