PT File Extension

What is PT file?

PT is a file extension commonly associated with Panther Project Format files. The Panther Team defined the Panther Project Format format standard. Files with PT extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with PT extension are categorized as Misc Files files. The Misc Files subset comprises 6033 various file formats. The most popular software that supports PT files is Panther. On the official website of Prolifics developer not only will you find detailed information about thePanther software, but also about PT and other supported file formats.

Programs which support PT file extension

The following listing features PT-compatible programs. PT 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 PT extension?

Problems with accessing PT may be due to various reasons. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Panther Project Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with PT files.

Step 1. Install Panther software

Problems with opening and working with PT files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with PT files being present on your machine. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download Panther 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 Panther installed is by going to developer’s website (Prolifics) and downloading the software using provided links.

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

You still cannot access PT files although Panther 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. The reason that Panther cannot handle files with PT may be that the software is outdated. The latest version of Panther should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open PT files to Panther

If you have the latest version of Panther installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage PT on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the PT 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 Panther is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open PT files and clicking OK.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected PT file open the file menu and choose Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with PT extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

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

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the PT file in question. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

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

If the PT is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Scan the PT file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the PT file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

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

Did you receive the PT 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 PT extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Panther

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with PT 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 Panther Project Format files. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle PT files.

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