Tips to open POTX file

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

POTX file extension

File Name PowerPoint Open XML Presentation Template
File Developer Microsoft
File Category Data Files

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

Operating systems
  • 3
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  • 0
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  • 0
  • 0

What is POTX file?

The POTX file has been categorized as Data Files. It was designed by Microsoft. Additionally, the Data Files category contains 1326 of other files. PowerPoint Open XML Presentation 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 PowerPoint application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Microsoft Corporation. Alternatively, you can use 5 other programs. You can use Microsoft Office, NeoOffice, IBM Lotus Symphony, Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer in case PowerPoint cannot be used.

How to open POTX file?

The main problem with PowerPoint Open XML Presentation Template is that the POTX file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file POTX 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 POTX 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

In this case, you should first verify that the PowerPoint application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name PowerPoint in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file POTX with PowerPoint. Below is a list of programs that support the file POTX.

Step 2. Create association of PowerPoint with POTX files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the POTX file to open in the PowerPoint application, but you can set it manually. 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. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the PowerPoint application as the default for handling the POTX file.

Step 3. Update PowerPoint to the latest version

If, despite the association of the PowerPoint program with the PowerPoint Open XML Presentation Template file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the Microsoft Corporation website or update the program from the application.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the POTX 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 affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the POTX file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
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. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the POTX file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected POTX file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of POTX file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair POTX file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Microsoft, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted POTX 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. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the POTX file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file POTX to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.