FPFV File Extension

What is FPFV file?

FPFV filename suffix is mostly used for File Protected From Virus files. File Protected From Virus specification was created by Intermedia. FPFV files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. FPFV file format, along with 6033 other file formats, belongs to the Misc Files category. The software recommended for managing FPFV files is Earth XP.

Programs which support FPFV file extension

Programs that can handle FPFV files are as follows. Files with FPFV suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with FPFV extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening FPFV files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with FPFV files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with FPFV files.

Step 1. Install Earth XP software

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports FPFV files installed on the system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download Earth XP and install it on your device. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support FPFV files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading Earth XP installed is by going to developer’s website () and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of Earth XP and update if needed

If the problems with opening FPFV files still occur even after installing Earth XP, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Earth XP 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 Earth XP installed, it may not support FPFV format. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Earth XP.

Step 3. Set the default application to open FPFV files to Earth XP

After installing Earth XP (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open FPFV files. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the FPFV with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Earth XP installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open FPFV files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected FPFV file open the file menu and choose Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with FPFV extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the FPFV is not faulty

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the FPFV file is valid. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Check the FPFV file for viruses or malware

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the FPFV file hinders attempts to open it. 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 FPFV file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Verify that the FPFV file’s structure is intact

Did you receive the FPFV file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. When downloading the file with FPFV extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the File Protected From Virus file again.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Earth XP

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with FPFV extension. In this case close the other applications.

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

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with File Protected From Virus files. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle FPFV files.

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