Tips to open ~PA file
Can't open the ~PA file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open ~PA files as well as a list of programs that support ~PA files.
~PA file extension
| File Name |
Delphi Pascal Backup |
| File Developer |
Embarcadero Technologies, Inc. |
| File Category |
Developer Files |
The ~PA file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the ~PA files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the ~PA file on each system platform.
What is ~PA file?
The ~PA file has been categorized as Developer Files. The creator of this file is Embarcadero Technologies, Inc.. Developer Files consists of 1205 similar files. Delphi Pascal Backup is supported by 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 main program that supports this format is Delphi. This was created by Embarcadero Technologies, Inc.. Alternatively, you can use 1 other programs. The Turbo Pascal programs will also handle the file when the Delphi program does not fulfill its role.
How to open ~PA file?
An often recurring problem with Delphi Pascal Backup is that ~PA is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open ~PA, 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 ~PA 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 Delphi
In this case, you should first verify that the Delphi application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Delphi into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open ~PA files.
Programs to open ~PA file
Remember to download programs supporting ~PA files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Delphi with ~PA files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the ~PA file still does not use the Delphi program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Delphi application as the default for handling the ~PA file.
Step 3. Update Delphi to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Delphi program with the Delphi Pascal Backup 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 Embarcadero Technologies, Inc. website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the ~PA file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. 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 ~PA file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
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. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the ~PA file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected ~PA files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the ~PA file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged ~PA files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Embarcadero Technologies, Inc., but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted ~PA 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the ~PA file to another location will fix the problem.
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 ~PA 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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