.PUB File Type
File extension: PUB or .pub
Description: Microsoft Publisher
Author of the .pub file extension: Microsoft Corporation
Category: Document file
Programs that use the .pub file type: Microsoft Publisher
Explanation of .pub file extensions:
The .pub file extension stands for publication. This file extension is used by the popular desktop publishing application known as “Publisher” found in Microsoft Office.
Typical problems associated with the .pub file extension:
Many users have issues opening Microsoft .pub files because they do not have a copy of Publisher installed on their computer. You must have Publisher or a compatible program installed on your PC in order to view these files.
Other problems arise when Windows may have Publisher installed but is unsure about which program it should use to open the .pub file. This can happen when spyware or computer viruses interfere with the Windows registry and remove file associations.
In addition, .pub files can become quite large and are subject to file corruption.
Solutions/Recommendations:
The first order of business when you are having trouble with a .pub file is to make sure you have Microsoft Publisher installed on your computer. Unlike the other popular applications in Microsoft Office, Microsoft does not provide a free viewer for viewing .pub files. This doesn’t mean that you don’t have options. Instead, you can download a free trial version of Publisher from Microsoft or ask the sender of the original .pub file to save it as a PDF file or post it to a webpage so that you can view it properly.
If you do have a copy of Microsoft Publisher on your PC but your computer won’t recognize it, you may need to manually adjust the file associations. When Windows tries to open the file, click the “open with” option and browse your computer for Publisher.
Another option is to install and run a registry cleaning utility. These utilities automatically restore lost file associations as well as solve thousands of computer errors.
Associated links:
Microsoft Publisher – No Viewer
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