PGR File Issues: Why Your PC Won't Open PGR Files

Few things are as frustrating as receiving a file that your computer refuses to open up. Understanding the reason why it won't work is the first step to finding a solution. Here are some of the most common error messages and issues when opening PGR files.

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Common Error Messages

Error Message: The PGR File is Corrupt

The only solution to a corrupt file, is to download a new copy, or to ask the sender to resend the file.

Error Message: Can't Find Software to Open the PGR File

This error is quite easy to solve. Simply right-click on the PGR file and select Pretty Good Privacy PGP Groups (PGP Corporation) or PowerGREP Results File from the dropdown list to create a default file type association. In future, it should automatically open in Pretty Good Privacy PGP Groups (PGP Corporation) or PowerGREP Results File that you selected.

Common PGR-Related Issues

Issue: You Don't Have Pretty Good Privacy PGP Groups (PGP Corporation) or PowerGREP Results File Installed

You can simply download Pretty Good Privacy PGP Groups (PGP Corporation) or PowerGREP Results File software. PGR uses Pretty Good Privacy PGP Groups (PGP Corporation) by default, but it is also compatible with PowerGREP Results File. If you have PowerGREP Results File installed, try make make one of these software packages your default file association for the PGR file type extension.

Issue: You Have Pretty Good Privacy PGP Groups (PGP Corporation) or PowerGREP Results File Installed, But It's Still Not Working

If you have Pretty Good Privacy PGP Groups (PGP Corporation) or PowerGREP Results File installed and you still can't open the file, you should get in touch with the software developers for further assistance. See our chart below for who to contact:

Software Developer
Pretty Good Privacy PGP Groups (PGP Corporation) PGP
PowerGREP Results File JGsoft - Just Great Software

Issue: You Can't Install Pretty Good Privacy PGP Groups (PGP Corporation) or PowerGREP Results File

If for some reason you can't or don't want to install Pretty Good Privacy PGP Groups (PGP Corporation) or PowerGREP Results File, you could also search online for free software that uses PGR files. But, as a word of caution, please be careful as many free software downloads are infected with malware or bundled with unwanted software.


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