What is PCP file?
A PCP file is a container that contains information about an installer. It’s created by the installer during the installation process and is typically located in the root directory of the program’s installation folder. A PCP file contains properties for Windows Installer Patch Creation which specifies what happens during the installation of an application on Windows systems. During software installation, Windows Installer creates a file called "Property Value File" (PVF) which holds information about an application's install process. The following are some of the properties that are usually found in a PVF: name, version, entry point, minimum system requirements, minimum user rights, language. A PCP file also has these properties but it covers all applications installed through Windows Installer on one computer.
PCP Format details
| Full Name | Windows Installer Patch Creation Properties Format |
|---|---|
| Developer | Microsoft |
| Category | Developer Files |
Software, that convert PCP files
The easiest way to convert a PCP file is to save it in a different file format using dedicated software. Below you will find a list of software programs that can handle PCP files. Open your PCP file with one of them and save in another file format.
PCP Converters
Windows Installer
Microsoft Windows SDK- Windows Installer XML