Sorts of ETXT Files

Leading ETXT Type

.ETXT

Formatting:	.etxt
Class:	Encrypted Text File

Encrypted and encoded file format was used in the past. This format is obsolete and no longer used.

Company:	Open Source
Function:	Encoded Files
Registry Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.etxt

Software Programs That Open The Encrypted Text File:

Secure Notepad by Open Source

Windows

	iOS
	iPhone OS

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Troubleshoot ETXT Files

Frequent ETXT Opening Issues

Secure Notepad Disappeared

Double-clicking your ETXT file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open ETXT File". Usually, this is because you do not have Secure Notepad for %%os%% installed. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.

Tip: If you don't have Secure Notepad installed, and you know of another program to open your ETXT file, you can try opening it by selecting from the programs listed under "Show Apps".

Incorrect Secure Notepad Version

In other instances, your Encrypted Text File file version may not be supported by your version of Secure Notepad. Visit the Open Source website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Secure Notepad. Most of the time your Encrypted Text File file was created by a newer Secure Notepad than what you have installed.

Tip: Find clues on the correct software version by right-clicking your ETXT file and clicking "Properties".

Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening ETXT files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.

More Causes of Problems Opening ETXTs

You can still experience errors opening ETXT files even with the latest version of Secure Notepad installed on your PC. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening ETXTs. Problems unrelated to software:

• Windows Registry ETXT file paths that are incorrect
• Mistaken removal of the Windows registry ETXT description
• Partial installation of Secure Notepad that did not fully complete
• Your ETXT file is corrupted (issues with your Encrypted Text File file itself)
• ETXT file integrity has been compromised by malware
• Device drivers for ETXT-related hardware are out-of-date
• Too many applications are open on your PC to load your Encrypted Text File file successfully