File extension PARTIAL
| File type | Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 Partial Download Format |
| Developer | Microsoft |
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What is a PARTIAL file?
Files with the .PARTIAL extension contain partially downloaded file, the download of which has been paused, but can still be resumed. The files are created and supported by the Microsoft Internet Explorer browser, versions 9 and above, as well as the Microsoft Edge browser. Resuming the download of a partially downloaded file can be done by double-clicking the file and choosing the resume option in the downloaded files window.
The names of PARTIAL files are generated using the original file name and its extension as the basis – a generated code and the PARTIAL extension are added afterwards, creating a new file name. Only after the download has been finished is the extension deleted and the file made ready for opening. If the file is an audio or video file, it is sometimes possible to view part of the file even before the download has been fully completed.
Program(s) that can open the .PARTIAL file
Windows
How to open PARTIAL files
If you cannot open the PARTIAL file on your computer - there may be several reasons. The first and most important reason (the most common) is the lack of a suitable software that supports PARTIAL among those that are installed on your device.
A very simple way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been done – the software supporting the PARTIAL file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the PARTIAL format files
The inability to open and operate the PARTIAL file does not necessarily mean that you do not have an appropriate software installed on your computer. There may be other problems that also block our ability to operate the Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 Partial Download Format file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a PARTIAL file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the PARTIAL file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the PARTIAL from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the PARTIAL format
- The PARTIAL file which is being opened is infected with an undesirable malware.
- The computer does not have enough hardware resources to cope with the opening of the PARTIAL file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a PARTIAL file are out of date.
If you are sure that all of these reasons do not exist in your case (or have already been eliminated), the PARTIAL file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the PARTIAL file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the PARTIAL file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
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How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.PARTIAL) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected PARTIAL file. From the drop-down menu select "Choose default program", then click "Browse" and find the desired program. The whole operation must be confirmed by clicking OK. The second and more difficult to do is associate the PARTIAL file extension to the corresponding software in the Windows Registry.
Is there one way to open unknown files?
Many files contain only simple text data. It is possible that while opening unknown files (e.g. PARTIAL) with a simple text editor like Windows Notepad will allow us to see some of the data encoded in the file. This method allows you to preview the contents of many files, but probably not in such a structure as a program dedicated to support them.