PLSK File Extension

What is PLSK file?

Full format name of files that use PLSK extension is Messenger Plus! Live Skin Pack. Messenger Plus! Live Skin Pack specification was created by Patchou. Files with PLSK extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with PLSK extension are categorized as Misc Files files. The Misc Files subset comprises 6033 various file formats. The software recommended for managing PLSK files is Windows Live Messenger. Software named Windows Live Messenger was created by Microsoft Corporation. In order to find more detailed information on the software and PLSK files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support PLSK file extension

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

Being unable to open files with PLSK extension can be have various origins. Fortunately, most common problems with PLSK files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with PLSK files.

Step 1. Get the Windows Live Messenger

Problems with opening and working with PLSK files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with PLSK files being present on your machine. The solution is straightforward, just download and install Windows Live Messenger. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit Windows Live Messenger website and download the installer.

Step 2. Check the version of Windows Live Messenger and update if needed

If the problems with opening PLSK files still occur even after installing Windows Live Messenger, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Windows Live Messenger is available. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. The reason that Windows Live Messenger cannot handle files with PLSK may be that the software is outdated. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Windows Live Messenger.

Step 3. Associate Messenger Plus! Live Skin Pack files with Windows Live Messenger

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

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Clicking the PLSK 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 Windows Live Messenger is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open PLSK files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• Right-click the PLSK file and select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with PLSK extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Check the PLSK for errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the PLSK file in question. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

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

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

2. Verify that the PLSK file’s structure is intact

If you obtained the problematic PLSK file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. When downloading the file with PLSK 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

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Messenger Plus! Live Skin Pack file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle Windows Live Messenger

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

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

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Messenger Plus! Live Skin Pack 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 PLSK files affecting older versions of given software.

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