P41 File Extension

What is P41 file?

P41 is a file extension commonly associated with TRS-80 Picture Image Format files. P41 files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. P41 file format, along with 522 other file formats, belongs to the Raster Image Files category. The most popular software that supports P41 files is RECOIL. Software named RECOIL was created by Piotr Fusik and Adrian Matoga. In order to find more detailed information on the software and P41 files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support P41 file extension

The following listing features P41-compatible programs. Files with P41 extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

Updated: 08/31/2020

How to open file with P41 extension?

Problems with accessing P41 may be due to various reasons. Fortunately, most common problems with P41 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 P41 files.

Step 1. Download and install RECOIL

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening P41 files is that no program that can handle P41 files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the RECOIL developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support P41 files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit RECOIL website and download the installer.

Step 2. Update RECOIL to the latest version

If you already have RECOIL installed on your systems and P41 files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. The reason that RECOIL cannot handle files with P41 may be that the software is outdated. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using RECOIL.

Step 3. Set the default application to open P41 files to RECOIL

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate P41 files with latest version of RECOIL you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Right-click the P41 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 RECOIL is installed, check the Always use this app to open P41 files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with P41 extension, select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select RECOIL and click Change for all...
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with P41 extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the P41 is not faulty

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the P41 file in question. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. The P41 may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the P41 file hinders attempts to open it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. If the scanner detected that the P41 file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Ensure the file with P41 extension is complete and error-free

If you obtained the problematic P41 file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. If the P41 file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open RECOIL

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with P41 extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with TRS-80 Picture Image Format files. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with P41 files affecting older versions of given software.

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