PEL File Extension

What is PEL file?

PEL is a file extension commonly associated with IBM Forms Log files. IBM Forms Log format was developed by IBM. Files with PEL extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with PEL extension are categorized as Misc Files files. The Misc Files subset comprises 6033 various file formats. The most popular software that supports PEL files is IBM Forms. On the official website of IBM developer not only will you find detailed information about theIBM Forms software, but also about PEL and other supported file formats.

Programs which support PEL file extension

The following listing features PEL-compatible programs. PEL 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 PEL extension?

Problems with accessing PEL may be due to various reasons. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to IBM Forms Log files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Get the IBM Forms

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening PEL files is that no program that can handle PEL files is installed on user’s system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install IBM Forms. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. If you want to download IBM Forms installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit IBM website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of IBM Forms

If you already have IBM Forms installed on your systems and PEL files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. The reason that IBM Forms cannot handle files with PEL may be that the software is outdated. The latest version of IBM Forms should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open PEL files to IBM Forms

After installing IBM Forms (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open PEL files. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the PEL with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the 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 IBM Forms is installed, check the Always use this app to open PEL 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 PEL extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• 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 PEL extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Check the PEL for errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the PEL file in question. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

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

Should it happed that the PEL is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the PEL file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. PEL file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

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

If the PEL file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. When downloading the file with PEL 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

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the IBM Forms Log file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle IBM Forms

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support PEL files. Close all running programs and try opening the PEL file.

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

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

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