NOT File Extension

What is NOT file?

NOT filename suffix is mostly used for Notation Format files. Notation Format format was developed by Notation Software. Files with NOT extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with NOT extension are categorized as Data Files files. The Data Files subset comprises 1326 various file formats. The most popular program for handling NOT files is Notation Musician, but users can choose among 7 different programs that support this file format.

Programs which support NOT file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support NOT files. Files with NOT suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with NOT extension?

Being unable to open files with NOT extension can be have various origins. What is important, all common issues related to files with NOT 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 Notation Musician software

Problems with opening and working with NOT files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with NOT files being present on your machine. The most obvious solution is to download and install Notation Musician or one to the listed programs: Adobe Acrobat, Notation Composer, e-Sword. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. If you want to download Notation Musician installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Update Notation Musician to the latest version

If the problems with opening NOT files still occur even after installing Notation Musician, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Notation Musician is available. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. If you have an older version of Notation Musician installed, it may not support NOT format. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Notation Musician.

Step 3. Associate Notation Format files with Notation Musician

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate NOT files with latest version of Notation Musician you have installed on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the NOT 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 Notation Musician is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open NOT files and clicking OK.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with NOT extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select Notation Musician and click Change for all...
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with NOT extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Ensure that the NOT file is complete and free of errors

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 NOT file. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. The NOT may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the NOT is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. NOT file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Verify that the NOT file’s structure is intact

Did you receive the NOT file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. 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. It could happen the the download process of file with NOT extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Notation Format file.

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

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support NOT files. Close all running programs and try opening the NOT file.

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 Notation Format file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with NOT files affecting older versions of given software.

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