PARTITIONS File Extension

What is PARTITIONS file?

Full format name of files that use PARTITIONS extension is Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services Partitions Format. Files with PARTITIONS extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. PARTITIONS file belongs to the Settings Files category just like 1305 other filename extensions listed in our database. The software recommended for managing PARTITIONS files is Microsoft SQL Server. On the official website of Microsoft Corporation developer not only will you find detailed information about theMicrosoft SQL Server software, but also about PARTITIONS and other supported file formats.

Programs which support PARTITIONS file extension

The following listing features PARTITIONS-compatible programs. Files with PARTITIONS 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.

Updated: 01/29/2020

How to open file with PARTITIONS extension?

Being unable to open files with PARTITIONS extension can be have various origins. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services Partitions Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Download and install Microsoft SQL Server

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening PARTITIONS files is that no program that can handle PARTITIONS files is installed on user’s system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download Microsoft SQL Server and install it on your device. 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 SQL Server installed is by going to developer’s website (Microsoft Corporation) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update Microsoft SQL Server to the latest version

You still cannot access PARTITIONS files although Microsoft SQL Server is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. If you have an older version of Microsoft SQL Server installed, it may not support PARTITIONS 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 Microsoft SQL Server.

Step 3. Assign Microsoft SQL Server to PARTITIONS files

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

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Right-click the PARTITIONS file and choose Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Microsoft SQL Server is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open PARTITIONS files and clicking OK.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• Right-click the PARTITIONS file and 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 PARTITIONS extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the PARTITIONS 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 PARTITIONS file. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Check the PARTITIONS file for viruses or malware

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the PARTITIONS file hinders attempts to open it. Scan the PARTITIONS file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. PARTITIONS file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

Did you receive the PARTITIONS file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. It could happen the the download process of file with PARTITIONS extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative 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 Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services Partitions Format file.

4. Check whether your system can handle Microsoft SQL Server

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support PARTITIONS files. Close all running programs and try opening the PARTITIONS file.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services Partitions Format file. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle PARTITIONS files.

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