PNUE File Extension

What is PNUE file?

PNUE filename suffix is mostly used for Norton UnErase files. Norton UnErase format was developed by Symantec Corporation. PNUE file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. PNUE file format, along with 6033 other file formats, belongs to the Misc Files category. The most popular software that supports PNUE files is Norton Utilities. On the official website of Symantec Corporation developer not only will you find detailed information about theNorton Utilities software, but also about PNUE and other supported file formats.

Programs which support PNUE file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support PNUE files. Files with PNUE 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 PNUE extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening PNUE files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Norton UnErase files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with PNUE files.

Step 1. Download and install Norton Utilities

Problems with opening and working with PNUE files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with PNUE files being present on your machine. The solution is straightforward, just download and install Norton Utilities. 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 Norton Utilities installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Symantec Corporation website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Norton Utilities

If the problems with opening PNUE files still occur even after installing Norton Utilities, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Norton Utilities is available. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. This can be one of the causes why PNUE files are not compatible with Norton Utilities. The latest version of Norton Utilities should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate Norton UnErase files with Norton Utilities

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate PNUE files with latest version of Norton Utilities you have installed on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the PNUE with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Norton Utilities is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open PNUE files and clicking OK.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected PNUE file open the file menu and choose Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with PNUE extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the PNUE is not faulty

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

1. Verify that the PNUE in question is not infected with a computer virus

Should it happed that the PNUE is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. If the scanner detected that the PNUE file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

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

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

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Norton UnErase file.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Norton Utilities

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

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

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with Norton UnErase files. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle PNUE files.

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