File extension PUB (.PUB) information


Windows cannot open PUB files?


If Windows is unable to open PUB files you may not have the appropriate program installed or may have a registry related error.

Format and name:

Microsoft Publisher document
Appropriate program for file extension PUB:
The .PUB file extension is very popular being used with a variety of different desktop publishing packages, as well as in other contexts. 1) The most popular usage of the .PUB file extension is as the file format of Microsoft Publisher (desktop publisher) documents. These files can be opened using Microsoft Publisher, and, possibly, certain other desktop publishing packages. Scan your system to prevent and identify association errors.


Additional comments:
2) Alternatively .PUB is also used as the file extension of the desktop publishing package Adobe PageMaker (originally named Aldus PageMaker). 3) The .PUB file extension is also used as the file extension of a now obsolete desktop publishing package called Ventura Publisher. 4) The .PUB extension is also used by PGP Encryption software as the file extension of for Public Keys. To use these files it will be necessary to install the appropriate PGP software. 5) Finally .PUB files are also used as data files for the The Sims range of games.

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