Tips to open POT file

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

POT file extension

File Name PowerPoint Template
File Developer Microsoft
File Category Data Files

The POT file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the POT files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the POT file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 8
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is POT file?

The POT file has been categorized as Data Files. The creator of this file is Microsoft. Additionally, the Data Files category contains 1326 of other files. PowerPoint Template is most often found on 2 operating systems. These systems consist of Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is PowerPoint. This was created by Microsoft Corporation. This file type can also be opened by 9 other programs. Microsoft Office, Kingsoft Presentation, Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer, SoftMaker Presentations will apply when it is not possible to use PowerPoint.

How to open POT file?

The most common problem when using PowerPoint Template is that a specific POT is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open POT, 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 POT 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 PowerPoint

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that PowerPoint is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name PowerPoint in it. 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 POT files.

Step 2. Create association of PowerPoint with POT files

If, despite the installed application, the POT file does not start in the PowerPoint application, you must create a file association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. 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 POT file with the PowerPoint program.

Step 3. Update PowerPoint to the latest version

If, despite the association of the PowerPoint program with the PowerPoint Template file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. 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 POT file

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the POT 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. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our POT file. However, remember that not every infected POT 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 POT file. 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 the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged POT files. You can restore the file from a backup or use Microsoft help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted POT 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.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the POT file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the POT file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the POT file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.