FPTHEME File Extension

What is FPTHEME file?

FPTHEME is a file extension commonly associated with Microsoft FrontPage Theme Format files. FPTHEME file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. FPTHEME file belongs to the Settings Files category just like 1305 other filename extensions listed in our database. Microsoft FrontPage is by far the most used program for working with FPTHEME files.

Programs which support FPTHEME file extension

Programs that can handle FPTHEME files are as follows. FPTHEME files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

Updated: 07/16/2020

How to open file with FPTHEME extension?

Being unable to open files with FPTHEME extension can be have various origins. What is important, all common issues related to files with FPTHEME extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Install Microsoft FrontPage software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening FPTHEME files is that no program that can handle FPTHEME files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the Microsoft FrontPage developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. The safest method of downloading Microsoft FrontPage installed is by going to developer’s website () and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Microsoft FrontPage

If you already have Microsoft FrontPage installed on your systems and FPTHEME files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. If you have an older version of Microsoft FrontPage installed, it may not support FPTHEME format. The latest version of Microsoft FrontPage should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate Microsoft FrontPage Theme Format files with Microsoft FrontPage

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate FPTHEME files with latest version of Microsoft FrontPage you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the FPTHEME file
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Microsoft FrontPage is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open FPTHEME files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• Right-click the FPTHEME file and select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with FPTHEME extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Ensure that the FPTHEME file is complete and free of errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the FPTHEME file in question. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Check the FPTHEME file for viruses or malware

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the FPTHEME file hinders attempts to open it. Scan the FPTHEME file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the FPTHEME file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Verify that the FPTHEME file’s structure is intact

If you obtained the problematic FPTHEME file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. If the FPTHEME file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Microsoft FrontPage

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with FPTHEME extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Microsoft FrontPage Theme Format file. It may be the case that the FPTHEME files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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