Sources of THR Problems
Troubles Opening THR Files
Pro/ENGINEER is Not Installed
Double-clicking your THR file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open THR File". If so, it typically means that you don't have Pro/ENGINEER installed for %%os%%. Your operating system cannot associate your THR with Pro/ENGINEER, so double-clicking the file won't work.
Tip: If you don't have Pro/ENGINEER installed, and you know of another program to open your THR file, you can try opening it by selecting from the programs listed under "Show Apps".
Pro/ENGINEER Requires Update
It is possible that your version of Pro/ENGINEER isn't able to open your Pro/ENGINEER File file due to incompatibility. If you've got the wrong version of Pro/ENGINEER installed, you'll need to install the correct version. Your Pro/ENGINEER File file was probably created by a newer release of Pro/ENGINEER than what's currently installed your computer.
Tip: Investigate your THR file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.
Conclusion: The majority of THR file opening issues are due to not having the correct Pro/ENGINEER version installed.
Other Causes of THR File Opening Problems
Even with the correct version of Pro/ENGINEER installed, you can still experience difficulties opening THRs. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening THR files. These issues include:
- Invalid THR file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
- The THR file description within the Windows Registry was removed
- Partial installation of Pro/ENGINEER that did not fully complete
- The THR itself is corrupted
- THR file integrity has been compromised by malware
- Device drivers of the hardware associated with your THR file are corrupt or out-of-date
- Windows has inadequate resources to open your Pro/ENGINEER File file
Quiz: Which operating system pioneered hierarchical file system (eg. file folders)?
That's Correct!
Multics was the first OS to support hierarchies of directories (eg. "Home" -> "Documents" -> "Work"). Nearly every modern operating system was heavily influenced by Multics.
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Multics was the first OS to support hierarchies of directories (eg. "Home" -> "Documents" -> "Work"). Nearly every modern operating system was heavily influenced by Multics.