PRO File Extension

What is PRO file?

PRO is a generic file extension used by many various applications. PRO files can be roughly divided into two types – those which store profile information and those which contain information about some project. Profile file can be considered a type of configuration file as it stored data related to user or system settings. Project file, however, contains settings or configuration specific to some application environment

File context

Given a random PRO file, it is hard to determine which application such file is used by. Most PRO files are saved in text format, so it is possible to open such file a look for hints about its origin and purpose. Opening unknown files is potentially dangerous from system security point of view, so caution is advised.

Programs which support PRO file extension

The following listing features PRO-compatible programs. Files with PRO extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

Updated: 07/02/2020

How to open file with PRO extension?

Problems with accessing PRO may be due to various reasons. Fortunately, most common problems with PRO 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 PRO files.

Step 1. Install Pro/Engineer software

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports PRO files installed on the system. The most obvious solution is to download and install Pro/Engineer or one to the listed programs: Pegasus Mail, Qt SDK, Jabbim. 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 Pro/Engineer website and download the installer.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Pro/Engineer

You still cannot access PRO files although Pro/Engineer is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. The reason that Pro/Engineer cannot handle files with PRO may be that the software is outdated.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 Pro/Engineer.

Step 3. Set the default application to open PRO files to Pro/Engineer

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate PRO files with latest version of Pro/Engineer 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.

Change the default application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the PRO file
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Pro/Engineer is installed, check the Always use this app to open PRO files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Change the default application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected PRO file open the file menu and choose Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select Pro/Engineer and click Change for all...
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with PRO extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the PRO is not faulty

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

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

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

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

Did you receive the PRO file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. It could happen the the download process of file with PRO extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Profile Format file.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Pro/Engineer

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

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

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Profile Format files and ensure security of your device and operating system. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle PRO files.

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