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Basic information about PCTL file

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

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


1.Detail information about PCTL file extension: Kaspersky Parental Control Settings File

File type Kaspersky Parental Control Settings File Category Settings Files
Developer Kaspersky Lab File format Binary
Description PCTL file is a Kaspersky Parental Control Settings File developed by Kaspersky Lab. Account profile created by Kaspersky Internet Security, and antivirus and malware protection application; contains settings that limit a person's usage of the computer; commonly created by parents for saving specific limitation settings associated with their children's computer accounts.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PCTL files

Windows
Kaspersky Internet Security 2017



Can't open a PCTL 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.PCTL”。

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 PCTL extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the PCTL 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.