Sorts of PRG Files

Main PRG Affiliation

.PRG

Extension:	.prg
Group:	Program File

A PRG file is used by various applications. It may be an executable function, a script, or a text file.

Company:	Open Source
Division:	Executable Files
Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.prg

Software Programs That Open The Program File:

Notepad++ by Don Ho

Windows

Mac

Linux

AbiWord by Open Source

Windows

Mac

Linux

OpenOffice Writer by Apache Software Foundation

Windows

Linux

Solaris

OS X El Capitan

Other PRG Descriptions

.PRG

Extension:	.prg
Group:	PC-DMIS Part Program File

PRG File saves a "part program" that includes instructions for moving the machine around a physical part to take its measurements.

Company:	Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Inc.
Division:	CAD Files

Software Programs That Open PC-DMIS Part Program File Files:

PC-DMIS by Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Inc.

Compatible with:

Windows

.PRG

Extension:	.prg
Group:	xBase Program File

PRG File is saved as a script run with the dBASE or xBase interpreter. This format seems to be obsolete and no longer supported.

Company:	dBase, LLC
Division:	Developer Files

Software Programs That Open xBase Program File Files:

dBase by dBase, LLC

Compatible with:

Windows

Clipper by CA Technologies

Compatible with:

DOS

.PRG

Extension:	.prg
Group:	Akai MPC2000 Program File

PRG File contains one or more audio samples. It contains the sample name and MIDI information for mapping the samples to particular keys.

Company:	AKAI Professional
Division:	Audio Files

Software Programs That Open Akai MPC2000 Program File Files:

Unknown Software by Unknown Developer

Compatible with:

Windows

.PRG

Extension:	.prg
Group:	GEM Application

PRG File stores a program similar to how an .EXE file stores a program in Windows. It was used by GEM Desktop, released in 1988, and Atari ST systems.

Company:	Open Source
Division:	Executable Files

Software Programs That Open GEM Application Files:

Gemulator by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

.PRG

Extension:	.prg
Group:	RAPID Program File

PRG File is written in the RAPID robotics programming language. It contains instructions for automated robots to follow.

Company:	ABB Robotics
Division:	Developer Files

Software Programs That Open RAPID Program File Files:

Microsoft Word by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Microsoft WordPad by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

RobotStudio by ABB Robotics

Compatible with:

Windows

.PRG

Extension:	.prg
Group:	WAVmaker Patch File

PRG File saves a "patch" that stores fine-tuned instrument playback settings to produce output audio.

Company:	Polyhedric Software
Division:	Audio Files

Software Programs That Open WAVmaker Patch File Files:

WAVmaker by Polyhedric Software

Compatible with:

Windows

.PRG

Extension:	.prg
Group:	RPG Toolkit Program File

PRG File contains code written using the RPG Toolkit syntax. It is used for scripting events when actions are taken in the Windows role-playing games.

Company:	Open Source
Division:	Developer Files

Software Programs That Open RPG Toolkit Program File Files:

RPG Toolkit by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

.PRG

Extension:	.prg
Group:	Visual FoxPro Program File

PRG File contains one or more commands instructing FoxPro to load a form or window designed within the software.

Company:	Microsoft Corporation
Division:	Developer Files

Software Programs That Open Visual FoxPro Program File Files:

Microsoft Visual FoxPro by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

.PRG

Extension:	.prg
Group:	Commodore Program File

PRG File stores one of many types of programs. Now, it is used for preserving old games and playing them with Commodore emulation software.

Company:	Commodore International
Division:	Game Files

Software Programs That Open Commodore Program File Files:

CCS64 by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

DirMaster by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

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Troubleshoot PRG Files

Issues Opening PRG Files

Notepad++ Disappeared

You attempt to load your PRG file and get an error such as "- Can't Open The PRG File Extension". Generally, this is experienced in - because Notepad++ isn't installed on your PC. Your operating system cannot associate your PRG with Notepad++, so double-clicking the file won't work.

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

Obsolete Version of Notepad++

Sometimes your installed version of Notepad++ won't support your Program File file. Installing the latest version of Notepad++ from Don Ho is recommended. Your Program File file was probably created by a newer release of Notepad++ than what's currently installed your computer.

Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the PRG file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.

Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening PRG files are due to having the wrong version of Notepad++ installed.

Associated Difficulties Loading PRG Files

Even with the correct version of Notepad++ installed, you can still experience difficulties opening PRGs. If you are continuing to have errors with loading PRG files, other external issues might be to blame. These issues include:

• PRG file type Registry entries are wrong
• The PRG file description within the Windows Registry was removed
• Defective install of a PRG program, such as Notepad++
• Your PRG file is corrupted (issues with your Program File file itself)
• The PRG is infected with a virus
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your PRG file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Windows has inadequate resources to open your Program File file