I cannot open a EFTX file. What should I do? Help!
Virtually anyone has encountered some problems with opening unknown files while working on a computer. It can be very frustrating. Yet such problems, not only with EFTX files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening EFTX will be resolved!
EFTX File Extension
- File type Office 2007 Theme Effect Format
- File developer Microsoft
- File category Settings Files
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How to open EFTX file?
If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with EFTX extension, it is highly probable that no program that supports given files is installed on the users’ system. Below is a list of actions user should pursue in order to resolve most common problems.
Step 1. Download and install application that supports EFTX files
After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open EFTX files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:
Programs that support EFTX files
Step 2. Verify whether EFTX files are associated with appropriate software
It is possible that an application that supports EFTX files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with EFTX files (right-click on the file icon → Properties → General Tab → In submenu "Open with" and click on "Change" button. System will display a list of suggested programs that support EFTX files. Choose the application by checking the box "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files". System will store this information in its registry and use it to open EFTX files with the selected program.
Changing EFTX file association in registry
File association for EFTX files can be edited manually by editing appropriate entry in Windows System Registry. However, it is discouraged as it may introduce errors to registry if not done properly and may even damage the system.
Step 3. Check EFTX file for other errors
- EFTX file was not copied properly from storage medium.
- Antivirus application prevents opening EFTX files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected EFTX file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
- For EFTX files downloaded from the internet it is advised to check if the file has been downloaded completely and is not corrupted. If not, the file should be re-downloaded.
