PDR File Extension

What is PDR file?

PDR filename suffix is mostly used for Windows Port Driver files. PDR file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Files with PDR extension are categorized as System Files files. The System Files subset comprises 323 various file formats. Microsoft Control Panel supports PDR files and is the most frequently used program to handle such files, yet 1 other tools may also be used.

Programs which support PDR file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support PDR files. Files with PDR 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 PDR extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening PDR files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Windows Port Driver 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 PDR files.

Step 1. Install Microsoft Control Panel software

Problems with opening and working with PDR files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with PDR files being present on your machine. This issue can be addressed by downloading and installing Microsoft Control Panel or different compatible program, such as Microsoft Windows. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading Microsoft Control Panel installed is by going to developer’s website () and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Microsoft Control Panel

If the problems with opening PDR files still occur even after installing Microsoft Control Panel, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Microsoft Control Panel is available. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. This can be one of the causes why PDR files are not compatible with Microsoft Control Panel. The latest version of Microsoft Control Panel should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open PDR files to Microsoft Control Panel

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate PDR files with latest version of Microsoft Control Panel you have installed on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the PDR file
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Microsoft Control Panel installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open PDR files box and clicking OK button.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected PDR file open the file menu and choose Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with PDR extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Check the PDR for errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the PDR file is valid. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

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

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

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

Did you receive the PDR file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. It could happen the the download process of file with PDR extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

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. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Windows Port Driver file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle Microsoft Control Panel

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

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

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Windows Port Driver files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with PDR files affecting older versions of given software.

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