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Basic information about PRU file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension PRU（*.PRU or *.pru）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the PRU file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the PRU file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the PRU file with their brief description and a list of programs that support PRU file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the PRU file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the PRU file?
  • How to open a PRU file?
  • What programs do I need to open a PRU file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a PRU file?
  • How to convert PRU files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to PRU file format?


1.Detail information about PRU file extension: IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Pruned Entry

File type IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Pruned Entry Category Misc Files
Developer IBM File format N/A
Description PRU file is a IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Pruned Entry developed by IBM. PRU is a file extension commonly associated with IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Pruned Entry files. IBM defined the IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Pruned Entry format standard. PRU file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. PRU file format, along with 3591 other file formats, belongs to the Various Files category. The software recommended for managing PRU files is IBM Tivoli Storage Manager. Software named IBM Tivoli Storage Manager was created by IBM. In order to find more detailed information on the software and PRU files, check the developer’s official website.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PRU files

Windows		 IBM Tivoli Storage Manager



Can't open a PRU file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.PRU”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the PRU extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support PRU file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of PRU files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a PRU file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a PRU file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a PRU file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the PRU file is damaged.
  • Whether the PRU file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the PRU file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the PRU file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the PRU file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a PRU file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a PRU file.

If the PRU file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.