PNWI File Extension

What is PNWI file?

PNWI is a file extension commonly associated with Norton Wipe Info files. Symantec Corporation defined the Norton Wipe Info format standard. PNWI files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. PNWI file format, along with 6033 other file formats, belongs to the Misc Files category. The software recommended for managing PNWI files is Norton Utilities. On the official website of Symantec Corporation developer not only will you find detailed information about theNorton Utilities software, but also about PNWI and other supported file formats.

Programs which support PNWI file extension

Programs that can handle PNWI files are as follows. Files with PNWI 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 PNWI extension?

Problems with accessing PNWI may be due to various reasons. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Norton Wipe Info 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. Get the Norton Utilities

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening PNWI files is that no program that can handle PNWI files is installed on user’s system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download Norton Utilities 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 Norton Utilities installed is by going to developer’s website (Symantec Corporation) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update Norton Utilities to the latest version

If you already have Norton Utilities installed on your systems and PNWI 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. The reason that Norton Utilities cannot handle files with PNWI may be that the software is outdated. The latest version of Norton Utilities should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign Norton Utilities to PNWI files

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate PNWI files with latest version of Norton Utilities you have installed on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Right-click the PNWI file and choose Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Norton Utilities is installed, check the Always use this app to open PNWI files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

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

Step 4. Ensure that the PNWI 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 PNWI file. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Check the PNWI file for viruses or malware

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the PNWI file hinders attempts to open it. Scan the PNWI file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the PNWI file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

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

If the PNWI file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. It could happen the the download process of file with PNWI 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. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Norton Wipe Info file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle Norton Utilities

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

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

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Norton Wipe Info files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It may be the case that the PNWI files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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