Tips to open PDT file
Can't open the PDT file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PDT files as well as a list of programs that support PDT files.
PDT file extension
| File Name |
ProCite Database |
| File Developer |
Thomson Reuters |
| File Category |
Database Files |
The PDT file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PDT files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PDT file on each system platform.
What is PDT file?
The file in the PDT format belongs to the Database Files category. The author of this format is Thomson Reuters. Additionally, the Database Files category contains 403 of other files. ProCite Database is most often found on 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. It is recommended to use ProCite to handle this file. This is a program created by Thomson Reuters.
How to open PDT file?
An often recurring problem with ProCite Database is that PDT is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that PDT files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PDT 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 ProCite
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that ProCite is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name ProCite into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file PDT with ProCite. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open PDT files.
Programs to open PDT file
Remember to download programs supporting PDT files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of ProCite with PDT files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the PDT file still does not use the ProCite program, it means no association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the PDT file with the ProCite program.
Step 3. Update ProCite to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the ProCite program, it is possible that ProCite Database requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the Thomson Reuters website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PDT file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the PDT file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our PDT file. Sometimes virus-infected PDT files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the PDT file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular PDT file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Thomson Reuters
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file PDT 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. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move PDT 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. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the PDT file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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