PUC File Extension

What is PUC file?

PUC filename suffix is mostly used for Page Update Checker Checker Data Format files. PUC files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. PUC file belongs to the Plugin Files category just like 179 other filename extensions listed in our database. The software recommended for managing PUC files is Firefox. On the official website of Mozilla Corporation developer not only will you find detailed information about theFirefox software, but also about PUC and other supported file formats.

Programs which support PUC file extension

The following listing features PUC-compatible programs. Files with PUC 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: 04/16/2020

How to open file with PUC extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening PUC files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with PUC extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with PUC files.

Step 1. Get the Firefox

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening PUC files is that no program that can handle PUC files is installed on user’s system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download Firefox and install it on your device. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support PUC files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit Firefox website and download the installer.

Step 2. Update Firefox to the latest version

If you already have Firefox installed on your systems and PUC files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. The reason that Firefox cannot handle files with PUC may be that the software is outdated.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 Firefox.

Step 3. Set the default application to open PUC files to Firefox

If you have the latest version of Firefox installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage PUC 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.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Right-click the PUC file and choose Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Firefox is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open PUC files and clicking OK.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with PUC extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select Firefox and click Change for all...
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with PUC extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

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

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the PUC file in question. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

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

Should it happed that the PUC 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 scanner detected that the PUC file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

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

If you obtained the problematic PUC 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. It could happen the the download process of file with PUC extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

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 Update Checker Checker Data Format file.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Firefox

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

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

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with Page Update Checker Checker Data Format files. It may be the case that the PUC files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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