PER File Extension

What is PER file?

PER filename suffix is mostly used for Age Of Empires Personality Format files. Age Of Empires Personality Format specification was created by Microsoft. PER file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. PER file belongs to the Game Files category just like 1509 other filename extensions listed in our database. Age of Empires supports PER files and is the most frequently used program to handle such files, yet 2 other tools may also be used. On the official website of Microsoft Studios developer not only will you find detailed information about theAge of Empires software, but also about PER and other supported file formats.

Programs which support PER file extension

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

Problems with accessing PER may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with PER 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 PER files.

Step 1. Get the Age of Empires

Problems with opening and working with PER files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with PER files being present on your machine. The most obvious solution is to download and install Age of Empires or one to the listed programs: Per Edit, Windows Notepad. 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 Age of Empires installed is by going to developer’s website (Microsoft Studios) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of Age of Empires and update if needed

If you already have Age of Empires installed on your systems and PER files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. The reason that Age of Empires cannot handle files with PER may be that the software is outdated. The latest version of Age of Empires should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open PER files to Age of Empires

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

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Right-click the PER file and choose Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Age of Empires is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open PER files and clicking OK.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• Right-click the PER file and select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select Age of Empires and click Change for all...
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with PER extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the PER is not faulty

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

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

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the PER file hinders attempts to open it. Scan the PER file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the PER file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the PER 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. When downloading the file with PER extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Age Of Empires Personality Format file again.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Age of Empires

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support PER files. Close all running programs and try opening the PER file.

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

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Age Of Empires Personality Format files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It may be the case that the PER files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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