CPO File Extension

What is CPO file?

CPO is a file extension commonly associated with Corel Print House Data files. Corel Print House Data format was developed by Corel Corporation. CPO files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. CPO file belongs to the Misc Files category just like 6033 other filename extensions listed in our database. Corel Print House is by far the most used program for working with CPO files. On the official website of Corel Corporation developer not only will you find detailed information about theCorel Print House software, but also about CPO and other supported file formats.

Programs which support CPO file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support CPO files. CPO files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with CPO extension?

Being unable to open files with CPO extension can be have various origins. What is important, all common issues related to files with CPO extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with CPO files.

Step 1. Install Corel Print House software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening CPO files is that no program that can handle CPO files is installed on user’s system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install Corel Print House. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. If you want to download Corel Print House installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Corel Corporation website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of Corel Print House and update if needed

If the problems with opening CPO files still occur even after installing Corel Print House, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Corel Print House is available. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. If you have an older version of Corel Print House installed, it may not support CPO format. The latest version of Corel Print House should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open CPO files to Corel Print House

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate CPO files with latest version of Corel Print House you have installed on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Change the default application in Windows

• Right-click the CPO file and choose Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Corel Print House is installed, check the Always use this app to open CPO files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Change the default application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with CPO extension, select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with CPO extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Verify that the CPO is not faulty

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the CPO file in question. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Check the CPO file for viruses or malware

If the CPO is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the scanner detected that the CPO file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Ensure the file with CPO extension is complete and error-free

If the CPO file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. It could happen the the download process of file with CPO extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Corel Print House Data file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Corel Print House

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support CPO files. Close all running programs and try opening the CPO file.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Corel Print House Data file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with CPO files affecting older versions of given software.

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