PIV File Complications
Common Problems Opening PIV Files
Pivot Animator (Pivot Stickfigure Animator) Isn't There
You encounter an error message such as "%%os%% Can't Open PIV Files" when trying to open your PIV. If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Pivot Animator (Pivot Stickfigure Animator) for %%os%% installed on your computer. The OS won't know what to do with your PIV file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.
Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your PIV, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").
Wrong Version of Pivot Animator (Pivot Stickfigure Animator) is Installed
Your Pivot Stickfigure Animation file is incompatible with Pivot Animator (Pivot Stickfigure Animator) because you might have the wrong version installed. If you do not have the proper version Pivot Animator (Pivot Stickfigure Animator) (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.
Tip: If you right-click on your PIV file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.
Summary: Not having the right Pivot Animator (Pivot Stickfigure Animator) version on your computer can cause problems opening PIV files.
Other Causes of PIV File Opening Problems
You can still experience errors opening PIV files even with the latest version of Pivot Animator (Pivot Stickfigure Animator) installed on your PC. If you're still experiencing problems opening PIV files, there could be other computer problems. Additional factors include:
- Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for PIV
- Deletion of the PIV file description from the Registry by mistake
- Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the PIV format
- PIV file corruption
- Malware-tainted PIV file can't be opened
- PIV-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
- Insufficient system resources to successfully open Pivot Stickfigure Animation files
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