Tips to open PFT file
Can't open the PFT file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PFT files as well as a list of programs that support PFT files.
PFT file extension
| File Name |
Corel WordPerfect Temporary |
| File Developer |
Corel Corporation |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The PFT file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PFT files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PFT file on each system platform.
What is PFT file?
The file in the PFT format belongs to the Misc Files category. The creator of this file is Corel Corporation. In addition to this file, the Misc Files category includes 6033 related files. Corel WordPerfect Temporary is most often found on 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The WordPerfect Office application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Corel Corporation. There are also 1 alternative programs to handle the PFT file.
How to open PFT file?
The main problem with Corel WordPerfect Temporary is that the PFT file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open PFT, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PFT 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 WordPerfect Office
In this case, you should first verify that the WordPerfect Office application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name WordPerfect Office 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 PFT files.
Programs to open PFT file
Remember to download programs supporting PFT files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of WordPerfect Office with PFT files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the PFT file to open in the WordPerfect Office application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the WordPerfect Office application as the default for handling the PFT file.
Step 3. Update WordPerfect Office to the latest version
If, however, after binding WordPerfect Office with Corel WordPerfect Temporary there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Corel Corporation page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PFT file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the PFT file. 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. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file PFT or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected PFT file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the PFT files changes over time. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair PFT file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Corel Corporation help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file PFT 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move PFT 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. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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