P2S File Extension

What is P2S file?

Full format name of files that use P2S extension is PCSX2 Saved State. PCSX2 defined the PCSX2 Saved State format standard. Files with P2S extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with P2S extension are categorized as Game Files files. The Game Files subset comprises 1509 various file formats. Users are advised to use Microsoft Internet Explorer software for managing P2S files, although 1 other programs can also handle this type of file. On the official website of Microsoft Corporation developer not only will you find detailed information about theMicrosoft Internet Explorer software, but also about P2S and other supported file formats.

Programs which support P2S file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support P2S files. Files with P2S suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with P2S extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening P2S files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with P2S files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Get the Microsoft Internet Explorer

Problems with opening and working with P2S files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with P2S files being present on your machine. This issue can be addressed by downloading and installing Microsoft Internet Explorer or different compatible program, such as Netscape Navigator. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. If you want to download Microsoft Internet Explorer installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Microsoft Corporation website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of Microsoft Internet Explorer and update if needed

If you already have Microsoft Internet Explorer installed on your systems and P2S files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. This can be one of the causes why P2S files are not compatible with Microsoft Internet Explorer. The most recent version of Microsoft Internet Explorer is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate PCSX2 Saved State files with Microsoft Internet Explorer

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate P2S files with latest version of Microsoft Internet Explorer you have installed on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Change the default application in Windows

• Right-click the P2S file and choose Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Microsoft Internet Explorer is installed, check the Always use this app to open P2S files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Change the default application in Mac OS

• Right-click the P2S file and select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with P2S extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Check the P2S for errors

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper P2S file. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Check the P2S file for viruses or malware

Should it happed that the P2S is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the P2S file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the P2S file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Ensure the file with P2S extension is complete and error-free

If the P2S file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. When downloading the file with P2S extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the PCSX2 Saved State file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Microsoft Internet Explorer

If the systems has insufficient resources to open P2S files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with PCSX2 Saved State files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with P2S files affecting older versions of given software.

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