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Basic information about PEGS1 file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension PEGS1(*.PEGS1 or *.pegs1), 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 PEGS1 file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the PEGS1 file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the PEGS1 file with their brief description and a list of programs that support PEGS1 file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the PEGS1 file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the PEGS1 file?
  • How to open a PEGS1 file?
  • What programs do I need to open a PEGS1 file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a PEGS1 file?
  • How to convert PEGS1 files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to PEGS1 file format?


1.Detail information about PEGS1 file extension: Merry X-Mas Ransomware Affected File

File type Merry X-Mas Ransomware Affected File Category Malicious Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PEGS1 file is a Merry X-Mas Ransomware Affected File. File extension PEGS1 seems to be mainly related to a new type ransomware which first appeared in early January 2017 and which has been labeled as Merry X-Mas.

A .PEGS1 files represents original user files that were encrypted and renamed by the Merry X-Mas.

The ransom note is named YOUR_FILES_ARE_DEAD.hta.

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PEGS1 files

Windows
Emsisoft Decrypter for MRCR



Can't open a PEGS1 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.PEGS1”。

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 PEGS1 extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support PEGS1 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 PEGS1 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 PEGS1 file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a PEGS1 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 PEGS1 file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the PEGS1 file is damaged.
  • Whether the PEGS1 file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the PEGS1 file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the PEGS1 file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the PEGS1 file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a PEGS1 file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a PEGS1 file.

If the PEGS1 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.