P7E File Extension

What is P7E file?

P7E filename suffix is mostly used for SecureSoft Encrypted files. Files with P7E extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with P7E extension are categorized as Encoded Files files. The Encoded Files subset comprises 236 various file formats. Users are advised to use File Decryptor software for managing P7E files, although 1 other programs can also handle this type of file. File Decryptor software was developed by SC Secure Soft SRL, and on its official website you may find more information about P7E files or the File Decryptor software program.

Programs which support P7E file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support P7E files. P7E 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 P7E extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening P7E files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to SecureSoft Encrypted files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Install File Decryptor software

Problems with opening and working with P7E files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with P7E files being present on your machine. This one is an easy one. Select File Decryptor or one of the recommended programs (for example, File Encryptor) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. The safest method of downloading File Decryptor installed is by going to developer’s website (SC Secure Soft SRL) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of File Decryptor

If you already have File Decryptor installed on your systems and P7E 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. If you have an older version of File Decryptor installed, it may not support P7E format. The most recent version of File Decryptor is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate SecureSoft Encrypted files with File Decryptor

If you have the latest version of File Decryptor installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage P7E on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Right-click the P7E 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 File Decryptor is installed, check the Always use this app to open P7E files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Change the default application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with P7E extension, 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
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with P7E extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the P7E is not faulty

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the P7E file is valid. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. The P7E may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

Should it happed that the P7E is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the P7E file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the P7E file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Ensure the file with P7E extension is complete and error-free

If you obtained the problematic P7E file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. When downloading the file with P7E 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

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 SecureSoft Encrypted file.

4. Check whether your system can handle File Decryptor

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with P7E extension. In this case close the other applications.

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 SecureSoft Encrypted files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It may be the case that the P7E files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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