Tips to open POTMENX file
Can't open the POTMENX file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open POTMENX files as well as a list of programs that support POTMENX files.
POTMENX file extension
| File Name |
Egis Encrypted PowerPoint POTM |
| File Category |
Encoded Files |
The POTMENX file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the POTMENX files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the POTMENX file on each system platform.
What is POTMENX file?
The file with the extension POTMENX is the Encoded Files file type. In addition to this file, the Encoded Files category includes 236 related files. Egis Encrypted PowerPoint POTM 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. The main program that supports this format is Egis Free Reader. This was created by Egis Technology Inc..
How to open POTMENX file?
The most common problem when using Egis Encrypted PowerPoint POTM is that a specific POTMENX is not associated with the program. This causes the file POTMENX to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the POTMENX 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 Egis Free Reader
In this case, you should first verify that the Egis Free Reader application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Egis Free Reader 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 POTMENX files.
Programs to open POTMENX file
Remember to download programs supporting POTMENX files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Egis Free Reader with POTMENX files
If, despite the installed application, the POTMENX file does not start in the Egis Free Reader 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. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Egis Free Reader application as the default for handling the POTMENX file.
Step 3. Update Egis Free Reader to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Egis Free Reader program, it is possible that Egis Encrypted PowerPoint POTM requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Egis Technology Inc. page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the POTMENX file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:
The POTMENX file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the POTMENX file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the POTMENX file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected POTMENX files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of POTMENX 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. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular POTMENX file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting N/A, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted POTMENX 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. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. If possible, you can try to move the POTMENX file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the POTMENX file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the POTMENX file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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