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Open NT File
File Extension NT is normally used by some Microsoft system files running under Windows NT based operating systems. Two common files that can be found on NT based systems are CONFIG.NT and AUTOEXEC.NT. In spite of being essential system files, both files do not have the hidden property as compared to their counterpart CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT.
On most Windows based systems, CONFIG.NT and AUTOEXEC.NT can be found in the C:WINDOWSsystem32 or C:WinntSystem32 directories. For a Windows NT machines, these files are loaded during startup to call other functions and scripts necessary to fully load the machine.
Like any other Microsoft system files, editing and deleting .NT files is strongly discouraged. These are essential components of a Windows based system and are needed to allow the operating system to function normally. Altering sensitive data within the file may cause unwanted behavior of a system that can result to corrupted files or total unavailability of the operating system.
No known threats are done by .NT files present on a system. However, there are instances that require the modification of the CONFIG.NT file in order to resolve issues involving the use of MS-DOS based applications. This includes running a 16-bit Windows-based application. The NT Virtual DOS machine (NTVDM) section of the system may not be able to properly contain and run 16-bit applications once the NT files are corrupted or missing.
Corrupt or deleted CONFIG.NT file will result to an error with the process. This can be a result of an upgrade with the operating system or an infection brought by some malware. Repairing the system by substituting corrupted files is recommended as the best alternative to address such issue.
Files with this extension can be opened by document authoring applications either developed by Microsoft such as Word or those that are in conformity to the Open Standards such as Writer from OpenOffice.org. There are also other binary applications including Notepad and WordPad that can be used to open NT files. Basically an NT file may contain series of alphanumeric characters readable by humans.
How Can I Open NT File on Windows
- We researched and learned that the best way to open NT file is to find a NT file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
- If a NT file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
- If you know the application which can open NT file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
- If you don't know the application which function as NT file opener then try to search online for "NT viewer", "application to open NT file" or "open NT file" queries in the search engine you like.
- Install the application you found and check if it can open NT file
How Can I Open NT File on Mac OS
- We recommend to find a NT file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
- If a NT file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with NT file.
- If you know the Mac OS application which can work as NT file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open NT file in it.
- If you don't know the application which can open NT file then try to search for "NT viewer", "application to open NT file" or "read NT file" queries in the online search engine you like.
- Install the application you found and check if it can read NT file
How Can I Open NT File on Android
If you downloaded a NT file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:
- In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
- Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
- You should see your downloaded NT file in that folder.
- Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
- If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "NT".
- If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "NT viewer", "NT file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
- It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.
How to Open NT File on iPhone or iPad
To open NT File on iOS device follow steps below:
- We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
- Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
- You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the NT file to view it.
- If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
- If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "NT". This way you can find apps which can open NT files.
- If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "NT viewer" or "NT file" online in your favorite search engine.
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