Types of PGU Files

Chief PGU Description

.PGU

File Name:	.pgu
Type:	PowerGREP File

A PGU file suffix is chiefly associated with PowerGREP, a grep tool for Windows developed by Just Great Software. The PGU file contains data for the PowerGREP software.

Developer:	Microsoft Corporation
Function:	Data Files
Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.pgu

Software Programs That Open The PowerGREP File:

PowerGREP by Just Great Software

Windows

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Troubleshoot PGU Files

Common PGU Opening Problems

PowerGREP Removed

You encounter an error message such as "%%os%% Can't Open PGU Files" when trying to open your PGU. When this happens, it is commonly due to PowerGREP missing in %%os%%. You won't be able to double-click to open your PGU because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.

Tip: Another PGU-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.

Wrong Version of PowerGREP is Installed

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of PowerGREP installed that's incompatible with your PowerGREP File type. If you've got the wrong version of PowerGREP installed, you'll need to install the correct version. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.

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

Summary: Not having the right PowerGREP version on your computer can cause problems opening PGU files.

More Causes of Problems Opening PGUs

You can still experience errors opening PGU files even with the latest version of PowerGREP installed on your PC. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening PGUs. Issues that aren't software-related:

• PGU file type Registry entries are wrong
• Mistaken removal of the Windows registry PGU description
• Partial installation of PowerGREP that did not fully complete
• PGU file corruption
• Malware-tainted PGU file can't be opened
• Hardware related to PGUs has device driver corruption
• Too many applications are open on your PC to load your PowerGREP File file successfully