PSG File Extension

What is PSG file?

PSG is a file extension commonly associated with Page Segment Format files. PSG file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. PSG file format, along with 137 other file formats, belongs to the Layout Files category. The most popular program for handling PSG files is AFP Workbench Windows Viewer, but users can choose among 1 different programs that support this file format.

Programs which support PSG file extension

Programs that can handle PSG files are as follows. PSG 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 PSG extension?

Being unable to open files with PSG extension can be have various origins. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Page Segment Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with PSG files.

Step 1. Install AFP Workbench Windows Viewer software

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports PSG files installed on the system. This one is an easy one. Select AFP Workbench Windows Viewer or one of the recommended programs (for example, Web browser) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit AFP Workbench Windows Viewer website and download the installer.

Step 2. Update AFP Workbench Windows Viewer to the latest version

You still cannot access PSG files although AFP Workbench Windows Viewer is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. If you have an older version of AFP Workbench Windows Viewer installed, it may not support PSG format. The most recent version of AFP Workbench Windows Viewer is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate Page Segment Format files with AFP Workbench Windows Viewer

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate PSG files with latest version of AFP Workbench Windows Viewer you have installed on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the PSG with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• 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 AFP Workbench Windows Viewer is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open PSG files and clicking OK.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• Right-click the PSG file and select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with PSG extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Verify that the PSG is not faulty

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the PSG file is valid. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Check the PSG file for viruses or malware

If the PSG 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 scanner detected that the PSG file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

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

If the PSG file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. 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 PSG file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

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 Page Segment Format file.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open AFP Workbench Windows Viewer

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with PSG 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 Page Segment Format file. It may be the case that the PSG files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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