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POTMENX File Extension

Egis Encrypted PowerPoint POTM

What is POTMENX file?

POTMENX is a file extension commonly associated with Egis Encrypted PowerPoint POTM files. POTMENX files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. POTMENX file format, along with 236 other file formats, belongs to the Encoded Files category. The most popular software that supports POTMENX files is Egis Free Reader. Software named Egis Free Reader was created by Egis Technology Inc.. In order to find more detailed information on the software and POTMENX files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support POTMENX file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support POTMENX files. Files with POTMENX extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

Programs that support POTMENX file

How to open file with POTMENX extension?

Problems with accessing POTMENX may be due to various reasons. Fortunately, most common problems with POTMENX files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with POTMENX files.

Step 1. Download and install Egis Free Reader

Install software to open POTMENX file The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening POTMENX files is that no program that can handle POTMENX files is installed on user’s system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install Egis Free Reader. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. If you want to download Egis Free Reader installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Egis Technology Inc. website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of Egis Free Reader and update if needed

Update software that support file extension POTMENXIf the problems with opening POTMENX files still occur even after installing Egis Free Reader, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Egis Free Reader is available. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. If you have an older version of Egis Free Reader installed, it may not support POTMENX format. The most recent version of Egis Free Reader is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate Egis Encrypted PowerPoint POTM files with Egis Free Reader

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate POTMENX files with latest version of Egis Free Reader you have installed on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Associate software with POTMENX file on Windows

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

  • Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the POTMENX file
  • Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
  • The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Egis Free Reader is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open POTMENX files and clicking OK.
Associate software with POTMENX file on Mac

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

  • Right-click the POTMENX file and select Information
  • Open the Open with section by clicking its name
  • Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
  • If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with POTMENX extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Check the POTMENX for errors

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper POTMENX file. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

Check POTMENX file for viruses
1. The POTMENX may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

Should it happed that the POTMENX is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the scanner detected that the POTMENX file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Verify that the POTMENX file’s structure is intact

If the POTMENX file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. It could happen the the download process of file with POTMENX extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Egis Encrypted PowerPoint POTM file again.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Egis Free Reader

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support POTMENX files. Close all running programs and try opening the POTMENX file.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Egis Encrypted PowerPoint POTM file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with POTMENX files affecting older versions of given software.

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