PCTL File Extension

What is PCTL file?

PCTL is a file extension commonly associated with Kaspersky Parental Control Settings Format files. Kaspersky Lab defined the Kaspersky Parental Control Settings Format format standard. Files with PCTL extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with PCTL extension are categorized as Settings Files files. The Settings Files subset comprises 1305 various file formats. The most popular software that supports PCTL files is Kaspersky Internet Security.

Programs which support PCTL file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support PCTL files. PCTL 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 PCTL extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening PCTL files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with PCTL 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 PCTL files.

Step 1. Download and install Kaspersky Internet Security

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports PCTL files installed on the system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install Kaspersky Internet Security. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. If you want to download Kaspersky Internet Security installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Update Kaspersky Internet Security to the latest version

You still cannot access PCTL files although Kaspersky Internet Security is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. This can be one of the causes why PCTL files are not compatible with Kaspersky Internet Security. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Kaspersky Internet Security.

Step 3. Associate Kaspersky Parental Control Settings Format files with Kaspersky Internet Security

If you have the latest version of Kaspersky Internet Security installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage PCTL on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the PCTL file
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Kaspersky Internet Security installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open PCTL files box and clicking OK button.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected PCTL file open the file menu and choose 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
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with PCTL extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Ensure that the PCTL file is complete and free of errors

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

1. The PCTL 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 PCTL file hinders attempts to open it. Scan the PCTL file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the PCTL file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the PCTL file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. If the PCTL file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative 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 Kaspersky Internet Security

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

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Kaspersky Parental Control Settings Format file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with PCTL files affecting older versions of given software.

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