TMPRTF File Extension

What is TMPRTF file?

TMPRTF is a file extension commonly associated with TimeMap Portable files. LexisNexis defined the TimeMap Portable format standard. TMPRTF file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. TMPRTF file format, along with 574 other file formats, belongs to the Document Files category. The most popular software that supports TMPRTF files is TimeMap. Software named TimeMap was created by LexisNexis. In order to find more detailed information on the software and TMPRTF files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support TMPRTF file extension

The following listing features TMPRTF-compatible programs. Files with TMPRTF 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 TMPRTF extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening TMPRTF files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to TimeMap Portable 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. Install TimeMap software

Problems with opening and working with TMPRTF files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with TMPRTF files being present on your machine. The solution is straightforward, just download and install TimeMap. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading TimeMap installed is by going to developer’s website (LexisNexis) and downloading the software using provided links.

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

If you already have TimeMap installed on your systems and TMPRTF 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. This can be one of the causes why TMPRTF files are not compatible with TimeMap. The latest version of TimeMap should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open TMPRTF files to TimeMap

If you have the latest version of TimeMap installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage TMPRTF 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 TMPRTF with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where TimeMap is installed, check the Always use this app to open TMPRTF 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 TMPRTF extension, select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• 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 TMPRTF extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Check the TMPRTF for 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 TMPRTF file. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

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

Should it happed that the TMPRTF is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the TMPRTF file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the TMPRTF file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the TMPRTF 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. It could happen the the download process of file with TMPRTF 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.

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the TimeMap Portable file again.

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

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with TMPRTF 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 TimeMap Portable files. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with TMPRTF files affecting older versions of given software.

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