Sorts of 76 Files

Dominant 76 File Type

.76

File Name:	.76
Category:	Creo Elements/Pro Versioned Data

The file contains versioned data from Creo Pro, a Microsoft Windows CAD/CAM solution.

Programmer:	PTC
Group:	Data Files
Location:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.76

Software Programs That Open The Creo Elements/Pro Versioned Data:

Pro/ENGINEER by PTC

Windows

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Understanding 76 Issues

Issues Opening 76 Files

Missing Pro/ENGINEER

Double-clicking your 76 file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open 76 File". When this happens, it is commonly due to Pro/ENGINEER missing in %%os%%. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the 76 file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.

Tip: When another 76 application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.

Pro/ENGINEER Requires Update

It is possible that your version of Pro/ENGINEER isn't able to open your Creo Elements/Pro Versioned Data file due to incompatibility. If you do not have the proper version Pro/ENGINEER (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. This issue mainly occurs when your Creo Elements/Pro Versioned Data file was created by a newer version of Pro/ENGINEER than you have on your PC.

Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the 76 file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.

Regardless, most of the 76 file opening problems relate to not having the right version of Pro/ENGINEER installed.

Additional 76 Opening Issues

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Pro/ENGINEER will resolve your issue. If you are still having problems opening 76 files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. Problems unrelated to software:

• Invalid 76 file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
• Deletion of the 76 file description from the Registry by mistake
• Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the 76 format
• Your 76 file is corrupted (issues with your Creo Elements/Pro Versioned Data file itself)
• The 76 is infected with a virus
• Drivers associated with 76 software need to be updated
• Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the Creo Elements/Pro Versioned Data format