PC File Extension

What is PC file?

PC is a file extension commonly associated with Personal Composer Format files. Personal Composer defined the Personal Composer Format format standard. Files with PC extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. PC file belongs to the Data Files category just like 1326 other filename extensions listed in our database. The most popular software that supports PC files is Personal Composer. On the official website of Personal Composer Inc. developer not only will you find detailed information about thePersonal Composer software, but also about PC and other supported file formats.

Programs which support PC file extension

The following listing features PC-compatible programs. PC 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 PC extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening PC files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Personal Composer Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with PC files.

Step 1. Install Personal Composer software

Problems with opening and working with PC files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with PC files being present on your machine. To address this issue, go to the Personal Composer developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. The safest method of downloading Personal Composer installed is by going to developer’s website (Personal Composer Inc.) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Personal Composer

If you already have Personal Composer installed on your systems and PC files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. This can be one of the causes why PC files are not compatible with Personal Composer. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Personal Composer.

Step 3. Associate Personal Composer Format files with Personal Composer

After installing Personal Composer (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open PC files. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Right-click the PC file and choose 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 Personal Composer installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open PC files box and clicking OK button.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• Right-click the PC file and select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with PC extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the PC is not faulty

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the PC file is valid. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Verify that the PC in question is not infected with a computer virus

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the PC 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 PC file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If you obtained the problematic PC file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. If the PC file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

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 Personal Composer Format file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle Personal Composer

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support PC files. Close all running programs and try opening the PC 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 Personal Composer Format file. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle PC files.

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