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- Device drivers of the hardware associated with your PLEX file are corrupt or out-of-date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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