Kinds of PTM Files

Main PTM Affiliation

.PTM

File Ext:	.ptm
Class:	MapPoint Map File

Map format by MapPoint; it may have data such as sales territories and business travel routes. It may also reference Microsoft Office files data.

Developer:	Microsoft Corporation
Class:	GIS Files
Entry:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.ptm

Software Programs That Open The MapPoint Map File:

Microsoft MapPoint by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Alternative PTM Types

.PTM

File Ext:	.ptm
Class:	PolyTracker Module

PolyTracker audio tracking module format. It has a musical score and samples which can be played back by different audio tracking software.

Developer:	Open Source
Class:	Audio Files

Software Programs That Open PolyTracker Module Files:

ModPlug Player by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

CocoModX by Open Source

Compatible with:

Mac

Nullsoft Winamp by Nullsoft

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Android

Impulse Tracker by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

.PTM

File Ext:	.ptm
Class:	BioWare Aurora Engine Plot Manager File

The file is used by Bioware Aurora Engine, a game engine for computers and consoles.

Developer:	BioWare
Class:	Game Files

Software Programs That Open BioWare Aurora Engine Plot Manager File Files:

BioWare Neverwinter Nights by BioWare

Compatible with:

Windows

Linux

Mac OS X

.PTM

File Ext:	.ptm
Class:	PTMac Project File

The file extension is utilized by PTMac for its files.

Developer:	Kekus
Class:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open PTMac Project File Files:

PTMac by Kekus

Compatible with:

Mac

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PTM File Complications

Typical PTM Opening Challenges

Microsoft MapPoint Not Present

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

Tip: When another PTM application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.

Incorrect Microsoft MapPoint Version

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Microsoft MapPoint installed that's incompatible with your MapPoint Map File type. Visit the Microsoft Corporation website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Microsoft MapPoint. 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: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the PTM file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.

Regardless, most of the PTM file opening problems relate to not having the right version of Microsoft MapPoint installed.

Other PTM File Issues

Errors opening MapPoint Map File files can still occur even with the latest Microsoft MapPoint software installed on your computer. If you are continuing to have errors with loading PTM files, other external issues might be to blame. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• PTM file type Registry entries are wrong
• Mistaken removal of the Windows registry PTM description
• Partial installation of Microsoft MapPoint that did not fully complete
• File corruption affecting your PTM file
• Malware-tainted PTM file can't be opened
• PTM-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
• Windows cannot load your MapPoint Map File file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)