PUP File Type

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PUP File Summary

Most PUP files can be viewed with two known software applications, typically PS3 PUP Extractor developed by Interscape. It's main file type association is the PlayStation 3 Update File format, but also includes one other rarely-seen file types. The PUP File Extension are listed predominantly as Compressed Files.

File Extension PUP is supported by Windows and Linux operating systems. These types of files can be found on both desktop and mobile devices. The Popularity Rating for PUP files is "Low", which means these files are not ordinarily found on an everyday user's device.

If you are having problems opening PUP 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
File Type Popularity
1076
File Rank

/ 11690

Active

File Status

26

November

2018

Updated

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Varieties of PUP Files

  2 known file types use this extension

Primary PUP File Association

.PUP
File Format:.pup
Type:PlayStation 3 Update File

This PUP file extension is typically related to a file or patch which famous for its use in Sony PlayStation 3 and Sony PlayStation 4 video gaming consoles. It is an update file that stores updates and patches for PlayStation system software. The PUP file may also contain security patches, bug fixes, and extra operating system features.

Developer: Sony
Group:Compressed Files
Registry Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.pup

Software Programs That Open The PlayStation 3 Update File:


PS3 PUP Extractor by Interscape

Windows

Secondary PUP Associations

.PUP
File Format:.pup
Type:Puppy Linux DotPup Installer Package

This PUP file suffix is typically related to Installation package which is used by the Puppy Linux and it's also used for DotPup installer packages. Puppy Linux is a special design of Linux meant to make computing more easy and fast.

Developer: Larry Short, Mick Amadio and Puppy community
Group:Compressed Files

Software Programs That Open Puppy Linux DotPup Installer Package Files:


Puppy Linux by Larry Short, Mick Amadio and Puppy community

Compatible with:

Linux

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PUP Popularity


Top Browsers

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


Troubleshoot PUP Files


Typical PUP Opening Challenges

PS3 PUP Extractor Disappeared

If you attempt to load your PUP file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open PUP Files". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because PS3 PUP Extractor isn't installed on your PC. The OS won't know what to do with your PUP file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.


Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your PUP, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").


PS3 PUP Extractor Requires Update

Sometimes your installed version of PS3 PUP Extractor won't support your PlayStation 3 Update File file. If you do not have the proper version PS3 PUP Extractor (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. This problem is predominately due to having a PlayStation 3 Update File file version that was created by a newer version of PS3 PUP Extractor than what you have installed on your PC.


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


Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening PUP files are due to having the wrong version of PS3 PUP Extractor installed.


Additional PUP Opening Issues

Assuming you have the right PS3 PUP Extractor version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening PUP files. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening PUP files. Additional factors include:

  • Windows Registry PUP file paths that are incorrect
  • Accidental deletion of the description of the PUP file in the Windows registry
  • PS3 PUP Extractor or another PUP application experienced a flawed installation
  • PUP file corruption
  • Your PUP is infected with malware
  • Device drivers for PUP-related hardware are out-of-date
  • Insufficient system resources to successfully open PlayStation 3 Update File files

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