What's the P5 File?

Written by:   |   Amended: December 25, 2018

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P5 File Summary

The P5 File Extension has one primary file type, Perl Source Code format, and can be opened with four distinctive software programs, with the dominant related application developed by Microsoft Corporation (Microsoft Notepad software). The P5 File Extension are listed predominantly as Developer Files.

The P5 File Extension can be viewed on the Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. They are supported on both desktop and mobile devices. The Popularity Rating for P5 files is "Low", which means these files are not ordinarily found on an everyday user's device.

Please see the detailed information below to learn more about P5 files and the programs that can open them. In addition, we provide simple troubleshooting information to help you open your P5 file.

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P5 Types


Main P5 Affiliation

.P5
Formatting:.p5
Group:Perl Source Code

Script file written in Perl, a general-purpose programming language for multi platforms.

Developer: Larry Wall
Division:Developer Files
Registry Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.p5

Software Programs That Open The Perl Source Code:


Microsoft Notepad by Microsoft Corporation

Windows
Mac
Linux

ES-Computing Edit Plus by ES-Computing

Windows

ActivePerl by ActiveState

Windows
Mac
Linux

Perl by Larry Wall

Windows
Mac
Linux

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P5 Requests


Browser Hierarchy

Chrome (58.80%)
Firefox (11.05%)
Internet Explorer (9.04%)
Edge (8.46%)
Safari (3.87%)


Understanding P5 Issues


Troubles Opening P5 Files

Microsoft Notepad Isn't There

You attempt to load your P5 file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The P5 File Extension". When this happens, it is commonly due to Microsoft Notepad missing in %%os%%. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the P5 file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.


Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your P5, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").


Wrong Version of Microsoft Notepad is Installed

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Microsoft Notepad installed that's incompatible with your Perl Source Code type. Installing the latest version of Microsoft Notepad from Microsoft Corporation is recommended. This problem is predominately due to having a Perl Source Code file version that was created by a newer version of Microsoft Notepad than what you have installed on your PC.


Tip: Right-clicking on your P5, then clicking "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), can provide clues about your file version.


Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening P5 files are due to having the wrong version of Microsoft Notepad installed.


More Causes of Problems Opening P5s

Errors opening Perl Source Code files can still occur even with the latest Microsoft Notepad software installed on your computer. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening P5 files. Additional factors include:

  • Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for P5
  • Mistaken removal of the Windows registry P5 description
  • Defective install of a P5 program, such as Microsoft Notepad
  • Your P5 file is corrupted (issues with your Perl Source Code file itself)
  • Your P5 is infected with malware
  • Hardware associated with P5 has outdated drivers
  • Windows cannot load your Perl Source Code file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)

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