PEV File Extension

What is PEV file?

PEV is a file extension commonly associated with CompHEP Output Data Format files. PEV file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Linux system platform. Files with PEV extension are categorized as Misc Files files. The Misc Files subset comprises 6033 various file formats. The most popular software that supports PEV files is CompHEP.

Programs which support PEV file extension

The following listing features PEV-compatible programs. Files with PEV suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

Updated: 10/07/2020

How to open file with PEV extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening PEV files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with PEV files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with PEV files.

Step 1. Install CompHEP software

Problems with opening and working with PEV files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with PEV files being present on your machine. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download CompHEP and install it on your device. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit CompHEP website and download the installer.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of CompHEP

You still cannot access PEV files although CompHEP is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. If you have an older version of CompHEP installed, it may not support PEV format. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using CompHEP.

Step 3. Set the default application to open PEV files to CompHEP

After installing CompHEP (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open PEV files. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the PEV file
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where CompHEP is installed, check the Always use this app to open PEV files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Change the default application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected PEV file open the file menu and choose Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with PEV extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Check the PEV for errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the PEV file in question. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Check the PEV file for viruses or malware

If the PEV is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Scan the PEV file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the PEV file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Verify that the PEV file’s structure is intact

If you obtained the problematic PEV file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. When downloading the file with PEV extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the CompHEP Output Data Format file.

4. Check whether your system can handle CompHEP

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with PEV extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with CompHEP Output Data Format file. It may be the case that the PEV files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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