PPO File: What is it?

Author:   |   Amended: November 26, 2018

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PPO File Summary

Two known software programs (notably, CA-Clipper developed by CA Technologies) are related to the PPO file extension. In addition, they are categorized under two distinct file types, but mainly identified as the CA Clipper Preprocessor Output format. The PPO File Extension are listed predominantly as Uncommon Files.

The PPO File Extension can be viewed on the Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. They are supported on both desktop and mobile devices. PPO files have a "Low" Popularity Rating; this means that they are not present on most devices.

If you are having problems opening PPO files, or would simply like to learn more about the software programs and developers that are associated with them, please see the complete information contained below.

Low
Prevalence
2880
Rank

/ 11690

Obsolete

Importance

26

November

2018

Edited

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Sorts of PPO Files

  2 known file types use this extension

Main PPO Affiliation

.PPO
File Ext:.ppo
Group:CA Clipper Preprocessor Output

The files with PPO suffix stores pre-processor production and are associated with CA-Clipper. Clipper is basically a computer encoding language that is normally used in developing software programs that originally ran on DOS. As much as it is such a great general-purpose software development language, it was largely used to create commercial databases. This file type is no longer in use.

Created by: CA Technologies
Class:Uncommon Files
Folder: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.ppo

Software Programs That Open The CA Clipper Preprocessor Output:


CA-Clipper by CA Technologies

Windows

Secondary PPO Associations

.PPO
File Ext:.ppo
Group:Free Pascal Compiled Unit

The PPO file extension is connected with Free Pascal such that PPO files stores the assembled unit from the program. Free Pascal is a tool for developing programs for the various operating systems.

Created by: Open Source
Class:Uncommon Files

Software Programs That Open Free Pascal Compiled Unit Files:


Free Pascal by Open Source

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Windows
Mac
Linux
OS/2
FreeBSD
NetBSD
SunOS
BeOS

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PPO Usage


Primary Browsers

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


PPO File Complications


Common Problems Opening PPO Files

CA-Clipper Removed

Double-clicking your PPO file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open PPO File". When this happens, it is commonly due to CA-Clipper missing in %%os%%. The typical path of opening your PPO with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.


Tip: If you don't have CA-Clipper installed, and you know of another program to open your PPO file, you can try opening it by selecting from the programs listed under "Show Apps".


Obsolete Version of CA-Clipper

Your CA Clipper Preprocessor Output file is incompatible with CA-Clipper because you might have the wrong version installed. Visit the CA Technologies website to download (or purchase) the latest version of CA-Clipper. This issue mainly occurs when your CA Clipper Preprocessor Output file was created by a newer version of CA-Clipper than you have on your PC.


Tip: Right-clicking on your PPO, then clicking "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), can provide clues about your file version.


Summary: Not having the right CA-Clipper version on your computer can cause problems opening PPO files.


More Causes of Problems Opening PPOs

Errors opening CA Clipper Preprocessor Output files can still occur even with the latest CA-Clipper software installed on your computer. If you're still experiencing problems opening PPO files, there could be other computer problems. Problems unrelated to software:

  • PPO file references in the Windows Registry are broken
  • Mistaken removal of the Windows registry PPO description
  • CA-Clipper or another PPO application experienced a flawed installation
  • Your PPO can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
  • Malware-tainted PPO file can't be opened
  • Device drivers of the hardware associated with your PPO file are corrupt or out-of-date
  • Windows cannot load your CA Clipper Preprocessor Output file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)

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