KPT File Extension

What is KPT file?

KPT filename suffix is mostly used for KPresenter Template files. Files with KPT extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. KPT file format, along with 574 other file formats, belongs to the Document Files category. The most popular software that supports KPT files is KOffice. Software named KOffice was created by KDE e.V. In order to find more detailed information on the software and KPT files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support KPT file extension

The following listing features KPT-compatible programs. Files with KPT extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

How to open file with KPT extension?

Being unable to open files with KPT extension can be have various origins. What is important, all common issues related to files with KPT 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. Download and install KOffice

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports KPT files installed on the system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download KOffice and install it on your device. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support KPT files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading KOffice installed is by going to developer’s website (KDE e.V) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update KOffice to the latest version

You still cannot access KPT files although KOffice is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. This can be one of the causes why KPT files are not compatible with KOffice. The most recent version of KOffice is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign KOffice to KPT files

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

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the KPT with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where KOffice is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open KPT files and clicking OK.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with KPT extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with KPT extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the KPT is not faulty

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper KPT file. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Verify that the KPT in question is not infected with a computer virus

Should it happed that the KPT is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the KPT file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the KPT file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

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

Did you receive the KPT file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. If the KPT file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the KPresenter Template file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle KOffice

If the systems has insufficient resources to open KPT files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with KPresenter Template file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with KPT files affecting older versions of given software.

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