PTN2 File Extension

What is PTN2 file?

Full format name of files that use PTN2 extension is PaperPort Thumbnail Cache. Nuance Communications, Inc. defined the PaperPort Thumbnail Cache format standard. PTN2 file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Files with PTN2 extension are categorized as Misc Files files. The Misc Files subset comprises 6033 various file formats. The most popular software that supports PTN2 files is PaperPort. Software named PaperPort was created by Nuance Communications, Inc.. In order to find more detailed information on the software and PTN2 files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support PTN2 file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support PTN2 files. Files with PTN2 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 PTN2 extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening PTN2 files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to PaperPort Thumbnail Cache 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 PTN2 files.

Step 1. Install PaperPort software

Problems with opening and working with PTN2 files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with PTN2 files being present on your machine. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download PaperPort 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. If you want to download PaperPort installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Nuance Communications, Inc. website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of PaperPort and update if needed

You still cannot access PTN2 files although PaperPort is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. The reason that PaperPort cannot handle files with PTN2 may be that the software is outdated. The most recent version of PaperPort is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign PaperPort to PTN2 files

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate PTN2 files with latest version of PaperPort you have installed on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the PTN2 with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where PaperPort is installed, check the Always use this app to open PTN2 files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Change the default application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with PTN2 extension, select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• 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 PTN2 extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the PTN2 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 PTN2 file. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Check the PTN2 file for viruses or malware

If the PTN2 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. If the scanner detected that the PTN2 file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the PTN2 file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. 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. When downloading the file with PTN2 extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

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

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

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

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with PTN2 extension. In this case close the other applications.

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 PaperPort Thumbnail Cache file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with PTN2 files affecting older versions of given software.

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