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Basic information about PUA file

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

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


1.Detail information about PUA file extension: Against Rome Game File

File type Against Rome Game File Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PUA file is a Against Rome Game File. The pua file extension is associated with the Against Rome, a real-time strategic computer game for Microsoft Windows developed by Independent Arts Software GmbH.

The pua file stores various game data for Against Rome.

This pua file type entry was marked as obsolete and no longer supported file format.

This type of file is no longer actively used and is most likely obsolete. This is typically the case for system files in old operating systems, file types from long discontinued software, or previous versions of certain file types (like documents, projects etc.) that were replaced in higher versions of their original programs.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PUA files

Windows		 Against Rome



Can't open a PUA 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.PUA”。

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 PUA extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the PUA 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.