.PRC File Type
File extension: PRC or .prc
Description: Palm OS Resource File / Corel Presentation
Author of the .prc file extension: Palm OS / Corel
Category: Executable file (PalmOS) and Multimedia file (Corel Presentation)
Programs that use the .prc file type: PalmOS / Corel Presentation (Part of the WordPerfect Office Suite)
Explanation of .prc file extensions:
A Palm .prc file is an executable file used as an installation package for PalmOS applications. It is usually installed on a Palm Pilot through the Palm Desktop Manager and HotSync operations.
The .prc file extension can also represent a presentation made by Corel Presentation.
Typical problems associated with the .prc file extension:
One of the most common problems with .prc files is that a Palm .prc file is an executable. Therefore, if you download one from an untrusted site, you could also be downloading spyware or some other form of malware. Use care when downloading freebies for your Palm Pilot from untrusted sites.
Another common .prc problem occurs when someone tries to open a Corel presentation and they do not have the correct software for viewing the slideshow.
Solutions/Recommendations:
Use extreme care downloading free programs for your Palm Pilot as the .prc file could easily contain malware. Use an anti-spyware and anti-virus program for further protection.
In order to open a Corel Presentation, you must have Corel installed on your computer. If you have Microsoft PowerPoint, you cannot open Corel Presentations .prc files. However, if you know the person who created the original Corel .prc file, you can ask them to save a new copy as a PowerPoint presentation. You will be able to open that one in PowerPoint.
Run a registry cleaner to resolve many common .prc errors.
Associated links:
Corel - http://www.corel.com/international.html
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