Tips to open TP3 file

Can't open the TP3 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open TP3 files as well as a list of programs that support TP3 files.

TP3 file extension

File Name Harvard Graphics DOS Template Format
File Developer Harvard Graphics
File Category Layout Files

The TP3 file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the TP3 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the TP3 file on each system platform.

Operating systems
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What is TP3 file?

The file in the TP3 format belongs to the Layout Files category. The creator of this file is Harvard Graphics. Layout Files consists of 137 similar files. Harvard Graphics DOS Template Format 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. It is recommended to use WordPerfect Office to handle this file. This is a program created by Corel Corporation. Alternatively, you can use 2 other programs. Harvard Graphics ChartXL, Corel Presentations will apply when it is not possible to use WordPerfect Office.

How to open TP3 file?

The most common problem when using Harvard Graphics DOS Template Format is that a specific TP3 is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open TP3, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the TP3 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 WordPerfect Office

The first step is to check if the computer has the WordPerfect Office program installed. This can be achieved by typing WordPerfect Office into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file TP3.

Step 2. Create association of WordPerfect Office with TP3 files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the TP3 file still does not use the WordPerfect Office 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. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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 TP3 file with the WordPerfect Office application.

Step 3. Update WordPerfect Office to the latest version

If, however, after binding WordPerfect Office with Harvard Graphics DOS Template Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Corel Corporation website or update the program from the application.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the TP3 file

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the TP3 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. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the TP3 file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover TP3 files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the TP3 files changes over time. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair TP3 file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Harvard Graphics help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted TP3 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the TP3 file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. 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.