Tips to open NT file

Can't open the NT file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open NT files as well as a list of programs that support NT files.

NT file extension

File Name Windows NT Startup Format
File Developer Microsoft
File Category System Files

The NT file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the NT files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the NT file on each system platform.

Operating systems
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What is NT file?

The file with the extension NT is the System Files file type. The creator of this file is Microsoft. System Files consists of 323 similar files. Windows NT Startup Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is Microsoft Windows. This was created by Microsoft Corporation. There are also 3 alternative programs to handle the NT file. PSPad, Adobe ExtendScript, NotePad++ text editor will apply when it is not possible to use Microsoft Windows.

How to open NT file?

An often recurring problem with Windows NT Startup Format is that NT is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open NT, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the NT file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install Microsoft Windows

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Microsoft Windows is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Microsoft Windows into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open NT files.

Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Windows with NT files

If, despite the installed application, the NT file does not start in the Microsoft Windows application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Microsoft Windows application as the default for handling the NT file.

Step 3. Update Microsoft Windows to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the Microsoft Windows program, it is possible that Windows NT Startup Format requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Microsoft Corporation page and install.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the NT file

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:

The NT file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to NT files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our NT file. However, remember that not every infected NT file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of NT file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair NT file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Microsoft
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file NT except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move NT to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the NT file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.