PJX File Extension

What is PJX file?

Full format name of files that use PJX extension is FoxPro Project. FoxPro Project specification was created by Microsoft. Files with PJX extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. PJX file format, along with 1205 other file formats, belongs to the Developer Files category. The software recommended for managing PJX files is Visual FoxPro. Software named Visual FoxPro was created by Microsoft Corporation. In order to find more detailed information on the software and PJX files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support PJX file extension

The following listing features PJX-compatible programs. Files with PJX 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 PJX extension?

Problems with accessing PJX may be due to various reasons. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to FoxPro Project files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Install Visual FoxPro software

Problems with opening and working with PJX files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with PJX files being present on your machine. To address this issue, go to the Visual FoxPro 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. If you want to download Visual FoxPro installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Microsoft Corporation website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Update Visual FoxPro to the latest version

If you already have Visual FoxPro installed on your systems and PJX files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. This can be one of the causes why PJX files are not compatible with Visual FoxPro. The most recent version of Visual FoxPro is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate FoxPro Project files with Visual FoxPro

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate PJX files with latest version of Visual FoxPro you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the PJX with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Visual FoxPro is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open PJX files and clicking OK.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected PJX 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 PJX extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

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

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

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

Should it happed that the PJX is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the PJX file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

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

If you obtained the problematic PJX 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 PJX file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

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 FoxPro Project file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle Visual FoxPro

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

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 FoxPro Project file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with PJX files affecting older versions of given software.

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