Troubleshooting Problems Opening NTF Files
Common Problems Opening NTF Files
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If you attempt to load your NTF file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open NTF Files". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because Microsoft Windows isn't installed on your PC. The typical path of opening your NTF with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.
Tip: When another NTF application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.
Wrong Version of Microsoft Windows is Installed
In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Windows Font File file that is unsupported by your installed application version. Download the latest Microsoft Windows version from the Microsoft Corporation website to ensure you have the correct one installed. This problem is predominately due to having a Windows Font File file version that was created by a newer version of Microsoft Windows than what you have installed on your PC.
Tip: If you right-click on your NTF file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.
Conclusion: The majority of NTF file opening issues are due to not having the correct Microsoft Windows version installed.
Other Causes of NTF File Opening Problems
You can still experience errors opening NTF files even with the latest version of Microsoft Windows installed on your PC. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening NTF files. Issues that aren't software-related:
- Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for NTF
- Mistaken removal of the Windows registry NTF description
- Corrupt install of Microsoft Windows or other NTF-related program
- File corruption affecting your NTF file
- Past or present virus infection has affected your NTF
- NTF-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
- Windows cannot load your Windows Font File file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)
Quiz: Which of these is considered a vector image file?
That's Correct!
The unique thing about vector files such as AI and EPS is that graphic details (eg. sizes and shapes of objects) and text remains editable. This allows you can save and re-open them in Illustrator and edit text or other elements within the graphic.
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The unique thing about vector files such as AI and EPS is that graphic details (eg. sizes and shapes of objects) and text remains editable. This allows you can save and re-open them in Illustrator and edit text or other elements within the graphic.