Tips to open PNWI file
Can't open the PNWI file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PNWI files as well as a list of programs that support PNWI files.
PNWI file extension
| File Name |
Norton Wipe Info |
| File Developer |
Symantec Corporation |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The PNWI file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PNWI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PNWI file on each system platform.
What is PNWI file?
The file with the extension PNWI is the Misc Files file type. The author of this format is Symantec Corporation. In addition to this file, the Misc Files category includes 6033 related files. Norton Wipe Info is most often found on 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The Norton Utilities application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Symantec Corporation.
How to open PNWI file?
An often recurring problem with Norton Wipe Info is that PNWI is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open PNWI, 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 PNWI 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 Norton Utilities
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Norton Utilities is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Norton Utilities 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 PNWI files.
Programs to open PNWI file
Remember to download programs supporting PNWI files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Norton Utilities with PNWI files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the PNWI file still does not use the Norton Utilities 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. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the PNWI file with the Norton Utilities application.
Step 3. Update Norton Utilities to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Norton Utilities program with the Norton Wipe Info file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Symantec Corporation website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PNWI file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The PNWI file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to PNWI files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. 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 PNWI file. However, remember that not every infected PNWI file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the PNWI file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged PNWI files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Symantec Corporation, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted PNWI files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the PNWI file to another location.
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. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the PNWI file again. 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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