What is the PA3 File Extension?

Reporter:   |   Revised: November 26, 2018

Microsoft Silver

PA3 File Summary

Our most recent information indicates that PA3 files are associated with only a single known file type, the Turbo Pascal DOS File format, and can be viewed with the Turbo Pascal software package (developed by Embarcadero Technologies). The PA3 File Extension are listed predominantly as Developer Files.

We have found PA3 files on the Windows operating system platform. They are both mobile and desktop device friendly. With a Popularity Rating of "Low", these files are not very common to your average computer user.

If you would like to learn more about PA3 files and the software that opens them, please see the additional detailed information below. Also, you can learn how to do some basic PA3 file troubleshooting if you are having trouble opening these files.

Low
Demand
5888
Position

/ 11690

Active

File Status

26

November

2018

Amended

FileViewPro Opens PA3 Files

Product by Solvusoft

Free Download

Optional Offer for FileViewPro by Solvusoft | EULA | Privacy Policy | Terms | Uninstall

Varieties of PA3 Files


Leading PA3 Type

.PA3
File ID:.pa3
Classification:Turbo Pascal DOS File

DOS file was used by Turbo Pascal, a programming development environment and programming language. This format is obsolete.

Organization: Embarcadero Technologies
File Category:Developer Files
Entry: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.pa3

Software Programs That Open The Turbo Pascal DOS File:


Turbo Pascal by Embarcadero Technologies

Windows

Optional Offer for FileViewPro by Solvusoft | EULA | Privacy Policy | Terms | Uninstall


PA3 Demand


Browser Rankings

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


PA3 Troubleshooting


Common PA3 Opening Problems

Turbo Pascal Removed

If you attempt to load your PA3 file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open PA3 Files". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because Turbo Pascal isn't installed on your PC. You won't be able to double-click to open your PA3 because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.


Tip: When another PA3 application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.


Wrong Version of Turbo Pascal is Installed

In other instances, your Turbo Pascal DOS File file version may not be supported by your version of Turbo Pascal. If you've got the wrong version of Turbo Pascal installed, you'll need to install the correct version. Most of the time your Turbo Pascal DOS File file was created by a newer Turbo Pascal than what you have installed.


Tip: If you right-click on your PA3 file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.


Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening PA3 files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.


Additional PA3 Opening Issues

You can still experience errors opening PA3 files even with the latest version of Turbo Pascal installed on your PC. Other PA3 opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. Additional factors include:

  • Invalid PA3 file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
  • Accidental deletion of the description of the PA3 file in the Windows registry
  • Defective install of a PA3 program, such as Turbo Pascal
  • PA3 file corruption
  • The PA3 is infected with a virus
  • Hardware related to PA3s has device driver corruption
  • Windows has inadequate resources to open your Turbo Pascal DOS File file

Quiz: Which file extension is an archive file?









Optional Offer for FileViewPro by Solvusoft | EULA | Privacy Policy | Terms | Uninstall


File Extensions   # A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

© Solvusoft Corporation 2011-2023. All Rights Reserved.