Tips to open PHT file

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

PHT file extension

File Name Partial Hypertext
File Category Web Files

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

Operating systems
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What is PHT file?

The PHT file has been categorized as Web Files. Additionally, the Web Files category contains 303 of other files. Partial Hypertext is supported by 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is Adobe Contribute. This was created by Adobe Systems Incorporated. This file type can also be opened by 3 other programs. Mozilla Firefox, Zend Studio, Microsoft Internet Explorer will apply when it is not possible to use Adobe Contribute.

How to open PHT file?

The main problem with Partial Hypertext is that the PHT file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file PHT to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PHT 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 Adobe Contribute

The first step is to check if the computer has the Adobe Contribute program installed. This can be achieved by typing Adobe Contribute into the operating system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support PHT files.

Step 2. Create association of Adobe Contribute with PHT files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the PHT file still does not use the Adobe Contribute program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the PHT file with the Adobe Contribute program.

Step 3. Update Adobe Contribute to the latest version

If, despite the association of the Adobe Contribute program with the Partial Hypertext file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the Adobe Systems Incorporated website or update the program from the application.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PHT 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. Usually this applies to PHT files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our PHT file. Sometimes virus-infected PHT files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of PHT 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.
There can be many reasons for this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular PHT file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use N/A help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted PHT files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move PHT to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the PHT file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.