PUI File Extension

What is PUI file?

PUI filename suffix is mostly used for Foobar2000 Panels UI Configuration files. Peter Pawlowski defined the Foobar2000 Panels UI Configuration format standard. PUI file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. PUI file format, along with 1305 other file formats, belongs to the Settings Files category. The most popular software that supports PUI files is Foobar2000. Software named Foobar2000 was created by Peter Pawlowski. In order to find more detailed information on the software and PUI files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support PUI file extension

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

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening PUI files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with PUI 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 PUI files.

Step 1. Get the Foobar2000

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports PUI files installed on the system. To address this issue, go to the Foobar2000 developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support PUI files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download Foobar2000 installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Peter Pawlowski website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Foobar2000

If you already have Foobar2000 installed on your systems and PUI files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. 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 Foobar2000 installed, it may not support PUI format. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Foobar2000.

Step 3. Assign Foobar2000 to PUI files

After installing Foobar2000 (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open PUI files. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Clicking the PUI with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Foobar2000 installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open PUI files box and clicking OK button.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected PUI file open the file menu and choose Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select Foobar2000 and click Change for all...
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with PUI extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Check the PUI for errors

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

1. The PUI 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 PUI file hinders attempts to open it. Scan the PUI file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. PUI file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

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

If the PUI 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. When downloading the file with PUI 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

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Foobar2000

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

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

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Foobar2000 Panels UI Configuration 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 PUI files.

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