PR2 File Extension

What is PR2 file?

Full format name of files that use PR2 extension is DBase IV Printer Driver. dataBased Intelligence, Inc. defined the DBase IV Printer Driver format standard. PR2 file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. PR2 file format, along with 323 other file formats, belongs to the System Files category. The most popular software that supports PR2 files is dBASE. Software named dBASE was created by dataBased Intelligence, Inc.. In order to find more detailed information on the software and PR2 files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support PR2 file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support PR2 files. PR2 files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with PR2 extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening PR2 files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with PR2 extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Download and install dBASE

Problems with opening and working with PR2 files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with PR2 files being present on your machine. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download dBASE and install it on your device. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support PR2 files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading dBASE installed is by going to developer’s website (dataBased Intelligence, Inc.) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of dBASE and update if needed

If you already have dBASE installed on your systems and PR2 files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. The reason that dBASE cannot handle files with PR2 may be that the software is outdated. The latest version of dBASE should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate DBase IV Printer Driver files with dBASE

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate PR2 files with latest version of dBASE you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Right-click the PR2 file and choose Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where dBASE is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open PR2 files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with PR2 extension, select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select dBASE and click Change for all...
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with PR2 extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Ensure that the PR2 file is complete and free of errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the PR2 file is valid. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. The PR2 may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

Should it happed that the PR2 is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the PR2 file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the PR2 file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Ensure the file with PR2 extension is complete and error-free

If you obtained the problematic PR2 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. It could happen the the download process of file with PR2 extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

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 DBase IV Printer Driver file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run dBASE

If the systems has insufficient resources to open PR2 files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

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

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with DBase IV Printer Driver files. It may be the case that the PR2 files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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