PSP Troubleshooting
Issues Opening PSP Files
Corel Painter Removed
When trying to open your PSP file, you get the error "Can't Open PSP File Type". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because Corel Painter isn't installed on your PC. Your operating system cannot associate your PSP with Corel Painter, so double-clicking the file won't work.
Tip: When another PSP application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.
Obsolete Version of Corel Painter
Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Corel Painter installed that's incompatible with your PaintShop Pro Image type. You will need to download a newer version of Corel Painter if you don't have the right version. The primary cause of this problem is that your PaintShop Pro Image file was created by a different (newer) version of Corel Painter than what's installed.
Tip: Right-clicking on your PSP, then clicking "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), can provide clues about your file version.
Primarily, problems experienced when opening PSP files are due to having the incorrect version of Corel Painter installed on your computer.
Associated Difficulties Loading PSP Files
You can still experience errors opening PSP files even with the latest version of Corel Painter installed on your PC. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening PSPs. Issues that aren't software-related:
- Windows Registry PSP file paths that are incorrect
- Unintentional removal of the description of the PSP file inside the Windows Registry
- Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the PSP format
- Your PSP can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
- Your PSP is infected with malware
- PSP-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
- Too many applications are open on your PC to load your PaintShop Pro Image file successfully
Quiz: What file extension is an audio file?
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AAC, or Advanced Audio Coding File format, is a lossy digital audio compression format. It achieves better sound quality than MP3 at the same bit rate.
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AAC, or Advanced Audio Coding File format, is a lossy digital audio compression format. It achieves better sound quality than MP3 at the same bit rate.
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