PXICON File Extension

What is PXICON file?

PXICON is a file extension commonly associated with CandyBar Icon files. CandyBar Icon specification was created by Panic. PXICON file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Mac OS system platform. PXICON file belongs to the Raster Image Files category just like 522 other filename extensions listed in our database. CandyBar is by far the most used program for working with PXICON files. Software named CandyBar was created by Panic Inc.. In order to find more detailed information on the software and PXICON files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support PXICON file extension

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

Problems with accessing PXICON may be due to various reasons. Fortunately, most common problems with PXICON files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Download and install CandyBar

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports PXICON files installed on the system. To address this issue, go to the CandyBar developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. If you want to download CandyBar installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Panic Inc. website and download from their official repositories.

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

If you already have CandyBar installed on your systems and PXICON 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 PXICON files are not compatible with CandyBar. The most recent version of CandyBar is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate CandyBar Icon files with CandyBar

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate PXICON files with latest version of CandyBar 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.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Clicking the PXICON 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
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the CandyBar installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open PXICON files box and clicking OK button.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

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

Step 4. Verify that the PXICON is not faulty

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper PXICON file. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

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

Should it happed that the PXICON is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. If the scanner detected that the PXICON file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

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

If you obtained the problematic PXICON file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. 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 PXICON file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative 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. Check whether your system can handle CandyBar

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with PXICON 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 CandyBar Icon file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with PXICON files affecting older versions of given software.

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