RPR File Extension

What is RPR file?

Full format name of files that use RPR extension is IBM Voice Type Languages Vocabels. IBM Voice Type Languages Vocabels specification was created by IBM. Files with RPR extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. RPR file format, along with 6033 other file formats, belongs to the Misc Files category. IBM Voice Type is by far the most used program for working with RPR files. IBM Voice Type software was developed by IBM, and on its official website you may find more information about RPR files or the IBM Voice Type software program.

Programs which support RPR file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support RPR files. RPR 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 RPR extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening RPR files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with RPR extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Download and install IBM Voice Type

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening RPR files is that no program that can handle RPR files is installed on user’s system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install IBM Voice Type. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support RPR files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download IBM Voice Type installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit IBM website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of IBM Voice Type

If you already have IBM Voice Type installed on your systems and RPR 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 IBM Voice Type installed, it may not support RPR 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 IBM Voice Type.

Step 3. Associate IBM Voice Type Languages Vocabels files with IBM Voice Type

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate RPR files with latest version of IBM Voice Type 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

• Right-click the RPR file and choose 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 IBM Voice Type installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open RPR files box and clicking OK button.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with RPR extension, select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with RPR extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Check the RPR for errors

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 RPR file. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

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

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the RPR file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. 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 RPR extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run IBM Voice Type

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

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 IBM Voice Type Languages Vocabels file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with RPR files affecting older versions of given software.

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