PVG File Extension

What is PVG file?

PVG is a file extension commonly associated with Encarta World Atlas Pushpins files. Encarta World Atlas Pushpins specification was created by Microsoft Corporation. Files with PVG extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with PVG extension are categorized as Misc Files files. The Misc Files subset comprises 6033 various file formats. The most popular software that supports PVG files is Microsoft Encarta. On the official website of Microsoft Corporation developer not only will you find detailed information about theMicrosoft Encarta software, but also about PVG and other supported file formats.

Programs which support PVG file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support PVG files. Files with PVG 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.

How to open file with PVG extension?

Being unable to open files with PVG extension can be have various origins. Fortunately, most common problems with PVG 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 PVG files.

Step 1. Install Microsoft Encarta software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening PVG files is that no program that can handle PVG files is installed on user’s system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install Microsoft Encarta. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support PVG files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading Microsoft Encarta installed is by going to developer’s website (Microsoft Corporation) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of Microsoft Encarta and update if needed

If you already have Microsoft Encarta installed on your systems and PVG files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. This can be one of the causes why PVG files are not compatible with Microsoft Encarta. The latest version of Microsoft Encarta should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open PVG files to Microsoft Encarta

After installing Microsoft Encarta (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open PVG files. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Right-click the PVG file and choose 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 Microsoft Encarta is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open PVG files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected PVG file open the file menu and choose Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select Microsoft Encarta and click Change for all...
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with PVG extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Ensure that the PVG 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 PVG file in question. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

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

Should it happed that the PVG is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the PVG file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the PVG file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

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

Did you receive the PVG 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. When downloading the file with PVG extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

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

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Encarta World Atlas Pushpins file.

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

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

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

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Encarta World Atlas Pushpins file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with PVG files affecting older versions of given software.

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