PTR File Extension

What is PTR file?

Full format name of files that use PTR extension is OS/2 Cursor Image Format. Files with PTR extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. PTR file format, along with 6033 other file formats, belongs to the Misc Files category. The software recommended for managing PTR files is PMView Pro. Software named PMView Pro was created by Blueprint Software Works, Inc.. In order to find more detailed information on the software and PTR files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support PTR file extension

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

Problems with accessing PTR may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with PTR 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 PMView Pro software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening PTR files is that no program that can handle PTR files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the PMView Pro developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit PMView Pro website and download the installer.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of PMView Pro

If you already have PMView Pro installed on your systems and PTR files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. If you have an older version of PMView Pro installed, it may not support PTR format. The most recent version of PMView Pro is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate OS/2 Cursor Image Format files with PMView Pro

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

Change the default application in Windows

• Right-click the PTR 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 PMView Pro is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open PTR files and clicking OK.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• Right-click the PTR file and 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....
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with PTR extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the PTR 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 PTR file. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. The PTR may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

Should it happed that the PTR is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. PTR file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

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

Did you receive the PTR 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. If the PTR file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

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

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 OS/2 Cursor Image Format file again.

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

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support PTR files. Close all running programs and try opening the PTR 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 OS/2 Cursor Image Format file. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle PTR files.

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