NNTP File Extension

What is NNTP file?

NNTP is a file extension commonly associated with NewsWatcher files. NewsWatcher format was developed by Simon Fraser. Files with NNTP extension may be used by programs distributed for Mac OS platform. Files with NNTP extension are categorized as Misc Files files. The Misc Files subset comprises 6033 various file formats. The software recommended for managing NNTP files is NewsWatcher. On the official website of Simon Fraser developer not only will you find detailed information about theNewsWatcher software, but also about NNTP and other supported file formats.

Programs which support NNTP file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support NNTP files. NNTP files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with NNTP extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening NNTP files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to NewsWatcher files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Install NewsWatcher software

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports NNTP files installed on the system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install NewsWatcher. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support NNTP files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading NewsWatcher installed is by going to developer’s website (Simon Fraser) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of NewsWatcher

If the problems with opening NNTP files still occur even after installing NewsWatcher, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of NewsWatcher is available. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. This can be one of the causes why NNTP files are not compatible with NewsWatcher. The latest version of NewsWatcher should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate NewsWatcher files with NewsWatcher

If you have the latest version of NewsWatcher installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage NNTP on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Change the default application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the NNTP 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 NewsWatcher is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open NNTP files and clicking OK.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with NNTP extension, select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with NNTP extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

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

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the NNTP file is valid. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Check the NNTP file for viruses or malware

If the NNTP is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. NNTP file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Ensure the file with NNTP extension is complete and error-free

If the NNTP file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. When downloading the file with NNTP extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the NewsWatcher file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run NewsWatcher

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

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

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with NewsWatcher files. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with NNTP files affecting older versions of given software.

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