PFC File Extension

What is PFC file?

PFC filename suffix is mostly used for AOL Personal Format Cabinet files. AOL Personal Format Cabinet format was developed by AOL. Files with PFC extension may be used by programs distributed for Mac OS, Windows platform. PFC file belongs to the Data Files category just like 1326 other filename extensions listed in our database. Users are advised to use AOL software for managing PFC files, although 2 other programs can also handle this type of file.

Programs which support PFC file extension

The list that follows enumerates programs compatible with PFC files, divided into 2 categories based on operating system on which they are available. Files with PFC 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 PFC extension?

Problems with accessing PFC may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with PFC extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Download and install AOL

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports PFC files installed on the system. This issue can be addressed by downloading and installing AOL or different compatible program, such as ePreserver, AOL Desktop. 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 AOL installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of AOL and update if needed

You still cannot access PFC files although AOL is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. If you have an older version of AOL installed, it may not support PFC format. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using AOL.

Step 3. Assign AOL to PFC files

If you have the latest version of AOL installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage PFC 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 PFC file
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where AOL is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open PFC files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• Right-click the PFC file and select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with PFC extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the PFC is not faulty

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

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

If the PFC is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the PFC file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

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

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the AOL Personal Format Cabinet file.

4. Check whether your system can handle AOL

If the systems has insufficient resources to open PFC files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

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

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with AOL Personal Format Cabinet file. It may be the case that the PFC files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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