PLEX File Description

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PLEX File Summary

File Extension PLEX has only one distinct file type (Visual Perl File format) and is mostly associated with a single related software program from ActiveState (Visual Perl). PLEX files are traditionally categorized as Developer Files.

PLEX files are found on both mobile and desktop platforms and can be opened using Windows operating system. These files have a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning they are not very commonly observed on your average hard disk.

To learn more about PLEX files and their associated software applications, please see the information below. Plus, we provide a basic troubleshooting guide to solve problems with opening PLEX files.

Low
File Type Popularity
5310
Standing

/ 11690

Active

Importance

16

January

2019

Amended

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Sorts of PLEX Files


Leading PLEX Type

.PLEX
File ID:.plex
Class:Visual Perl File

A PLEX file extension is associated with the program called Visual Perl, developed by ActiveState.

Created by: ActiveState
File Category:Developer Files
Entry: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.plex

Software Programs That Open The Visual Perl File:


Visual Perl by ActiveState

Windows

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PLEX Usage


Browser Popularity

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


Understanding PLEX Issues


Common Problems Opening PLEX Files

Visual Perl Disappeared

Double-clicking your PLEX file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open PLEX File". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because Visual Perl isn't installed on your PC. The OS won't know what to do with your PLEX file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.


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


Incorrect Visual Perl Version

Sometimes your installed version of Visual Perl won't support your Visual Perl File file. If you do not have the proper version Visual Perl (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. The primary cause of this problem is that your Visual Perl File file was created by a different (newer) version of Visual Perl than what's installed.


Tip: Investigate your PLEX file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.


Summary: Not having the right Visual Perl version on your computer can cause problems opening PLEX files.


Other PLEX File Issues

Assuming you have the right Visual Perl version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening PLEX files. If you're still experiencing problems opening PLEX files, there could be other computer problems. Problems unrelated to software:

  • File references in the Windows Registry for PLEX are wrong
  • Unintentional removal of the description of the PLEX file inside the Windows Registry
  • Invalid installation of a PLEX-associated program (eg. Visual Perl)
  • PLEX file corruption
  • PLEX file integrity has been compromised by malware
  • Device drivers of the hardware associated with your PLEX file are corrupt or out-of-date
  • Insufficient system resources to successfully open Visual Perl File files

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