Known PARTIAL Files

Principal PARTIAL Type

.PARTIAL

Extension:	.partial
Classification:	Internet Explorer Partially Downloaded File

Internet Explorer Partially Downloaded File is used to save the contents of a file as it is being downloaded. It marks the download as incomplete and enables resuming.

Author:	Microsoft Corporation
Kind:	Uncommon Files
Location:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.partial

Software Programs That Open The Internet Explorer Partially Downloaded File:

Internet Explorer by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Mac

Microsoft Edge by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Secondary PARTIAL Associations

.PARTIAL

Extension:	.partial
Classification:	PFXplus Application Source Code

PFX file is a source code file created by PFXplus development system, software solution for creating apps.

Author:	Powerflex Corporation
Kind:	Developer Files

Software Programs That Open PFXplus Application Source Code Files:

PFXplus by Powerflex Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

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Sources of PARTIAL Problems

Common PARTIAL Opening Problems

Internet Explorer Disappeared

You attempt to load your PARTIAL file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The PARTIAL File Extension". If so, it typically means that you don't have Internet Explorer installed for %%os%%. The OS won't know what to do with your PARTIAL file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.

Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your PARTIAL, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").

Outdated Internet Explorer

Your Internet Explorer Partially Downloaded File file is incompatible with Internet Explorer because you might have the wrong version installed. You will need to download a newer version of Internet Explorer if you don't have the right version. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.

Tip: Right-clicking on your PARTIAL, then clicking "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), can provide clues about your file version.

Conclusion: The majority of PARTIAL file opening issues are due to not having the correct Internet Explorer version installed.

Other PARTIAL File Opening Causes

Although you might already have Internet Explorer or another PARTIAL-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Internet Explorer Partially Downloaded File files. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening PARTIAL files. Issues that aren't software-related:

• Invalid PARTIAL file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
• Corruption of the PARTIAL file description inside the Registry
• Internet Explorer or another PARTIAL application experienced a flawed installation
• The PARTIAL itself is corrupted
• Malware-tainted PARTIAL file can't be opened
• Drivers associated with PARTIAL software need to be updated
• Too many applications are open on your PC to load your Internet Explorer Partially Downloaded File file successfully