Known PXE Files

Principal PXE Type

.PXE

File Format:	.pxe
Class:	Linux, Unix Network Bootable Image

The PXE file suffix is related to Linux, Unix, and other Unix-based OS. The PXE files usually act as a data storage containing information used in booting the operating system from the server.

Developer:	Open Source
Function:	System Files
Folder:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.pxe

Software Programs That Open The Linux, Unix Network Bootable Image:

Linux by Open Source

Linux

Unix by AT&T Labs

Linux

Unix

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PXE Troubleshooting

Common Problems Opening PXE Files

Linux Not Present

When you double-click your PXE file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Linux for %%os%% installed on your computer. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the PXE file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.

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

Outdated Linux

In other instances, your Linux, Unix Network Bootable Image file version may not be supported by your version of Linux. You will need to download a newer version of Linux if you don't have the right version. This problem is predominately due to having a Linux, Unix Network Bootable Image file version that was created by a newer version of Linux than what you have installed on your PC.

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

Conclusion: The majority of PXE file opening issues are due to not having the correct Linux version installed.

Additional PXE Opening Issues

Even with the correct version of Linux installed, you can still experience difficulties opening PXEs. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening PXEs. Additional factors include:

• Windows Registry PXE file paths that are incorrect
• Unintentional removal of the description of the PXE file inside the Windows Registry
• Linux or another PXE application experienced a flawed installation
• Something has caused file corruption of your PXE
• Past or present virus infection has affected your PXE
• Hardware associated with PXE has outdated drivers
• Insufficient system resources to successfully open Linux, Unix Network Bootable Image files