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Basic information about PRG file

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

There are 10 file types using the PRG file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the PRG file with their brief description and a list of programs that support PRG file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the PRG file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the PRG file?
How to open a PRG file?
What programs do I need to open a PRG file?
What programs help to create and edit a PRG file?
How to convert PRG files to another file format?
How to convert another files to PRG file format?

1.Detail information about PRG file extension: Visual FoxPro Program File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PRG files
File type	Visual FoxPro Program File	Category	Developer Files
Developer	Microsoft	File format	Text
Description	PRG file is a Visual FoxPro Program File developed by Microsoft. Text program file used by Visual FoxPro, a development tool used for creating Windows database applications; contains one or more commands often instructing FoxPro to load a form or window designed within the software; often contains a "DO" command.
Windows	File Viewer Plus Microsoft Visual FoxPro

2.Detail information about PRG file extension: Program File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PRG files
File type	Program File	Category	Executable Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	PRG file is a Program File.
Windows	File Viewer Plus Referenced by various programs Any text editor dBASE FoxPro Visual FoxPro
macOS	Referenced by various programs Any text editor

3.Detail information about PRG file extension: PC-DMIS Part Program File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PRG files
File type	PC-DMIS Part Program File	Category	CAD Files
Developer	Hexagon Metrology	File format	Binary
Description	PRG file is a PC-DMIS Part Program File developed by Hexagon Metrology.
Windows	Hexagon Metrology PC-DMIS

4.Detail information about PRG file extension: xBase Program File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PRG files
File type	xBase Program File	Category	Developer Files
Developer	dBASE Intelligence	File format	Text
Description	PRG file is a xBase Program File developed by dBASE Intelligence.
Windows	dBase Harbor MiniGUI Clipper

5.Detail information about PRG file extension: Akai MPC2000 Program File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PRG files
File type	Akai MPC2000 Program File	Category	Audio Files
Developer	Akai Professional	File format	Binary
Description	PRG file is a Akai MPC2000 Program File developed by Akai Professional.
Windows	Midicase.com MPC Editor

6.Detail information about PRG file extension: RAPID Program File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PRG files
File type	RAPID Program File	Category	Developer Files
Developer	ABB	File format	Text
Description	PRG file is a RAPID Program File developed by ABB.
Windows	ABB RobotStudio Any text editor

7.Detail information about PRG file extension: GEM Application

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PRG files
File type	GEM Application	Category	Executable Files
Developer	Digital Research	File format	Binary
Description	PRG file is a GEM Application developed by Digital Research.
Windows	Gemulator

8.Detail information about PRG file extension: WAVmaker Patch File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PRG files
File type	WAVmaker Patch File	Category	Audio Files
Developer	Polyhedric Software	File format	Binary
Description	PRG file is a WAVmaker Patch File developed by Polyhedric Software.
Windows	Polyhedric Software WAVmaker Polyhedric Software Mellosoftron FMJ-Software Awave Studio

9.Detail information about PRG file extension: RPG Toolkit Program File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PRG files
File type	RPG Toolkit Program File	Category	Developer Files
Developer	RPG Toolkit	File format	Text
Description	PRG file is a RPG Toolkit Program File developed by RPG Toolkit.
Windows	RPG Toolkit

10.Detail information about PRG file extension: Commodore Program File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PRG files
File type	Commodore Program File	Category	Game Files
Developer	N/A	File format	Binary
Description	PRG file is a Commodore Program File.
Windows	CCS64

Can't open a PRG 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.PRG”。

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 PRG extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the PRG 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.