Opening a PGU File

The PGU file type is primarily associated with PowerGREP.

PGU	File extension: PGU
	File type:	Undo History

What is a PGU file?

PGU files mostly belong to PowerGREP by JGsoft - Just Great Software. PowerGREP is a grep tool for quickly searching through large numbers of text and binary files. PowerGREP can also perform complex text and binary replacement operations. Stores information enabling PowerGREP actions to be undone even after closing and restarting PowerGREP.

How to open a PGU file

You need a suitable software like PowerGREP to open a PGU file. You need a suitable software like PowerGREP from JGsoft - Just Great Software to open a PGU file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your PGU file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a PGU file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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4 Steps to Open an Unknown .PGU File

Because .PGU files can originate from different programs, they aren't universally openable.

Identify the Source: If received from a developer doing bulk text search-and-replace, it is likely a PowerGREP Undo History file.
Check the Header: Inspect the first bytes in a hex viewer or text editor.
- Readable file paths suggest a history log.
- "PK" indicates a ZIP archive.
- Unreadable binary suggests a proprietary format.
Use the Original Software: The creating program is usually required. Try PowerGREP by JGsoft - Just Great Software, or ask the sender if uncertain.
Use this Webpage: Drag and drop your file into our viewer to detect the format, extract readable text or metadata, and preview when possible.

Technical Data for PGU File Extension

Related files:

pgr, deploy, atc

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: pgufile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\JGsoft\PowerGREP\PowerGREP.exe %1

ProgramID: pgufile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\JGsoft\PowerGREP3\PowerGREP.exe

a pgu Undo History is a special file format by JGsoft - Just Great Software and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with PGU files

Associate the PGU file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open undo historys. Because only the current version supports the latest PGU file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the JGsoft - Just Great Software manufacturer website after an available PowerGREP update.
To make sure that your PGU file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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