PNFD File Extension

What is PNFD file?

PNFD filename suffix is mostly used for Norton FormatSaver Data files. Symantec Corporation defined the Norton FormatSaver Data format standard. PNFD file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. PNFD file format, along with 6033 other file formats, belongs to the Misc Files category. The software recommended for managing PNFD files is Norton Utilities. On the official website of Symantec Corporation developer not only will you find detailed information about theNorton Utilities software, but also about PNFD and other supported file formats.

Programs which support PNFD file extension

Programs that can handle PNFD files are as follows. Files with PNFD 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.

How to open file with PNFD extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening PNFD files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with PNFD 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 PNFD files.

Step 1. Get the Norton Utilities

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports PNFD files installed on the system. To address this issue, go to the Norton Utilities developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support PNFD files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download Norton Utilities installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Symantec Corporation website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Norton Utilities

You still cannot access PNFD files although Norton Utilities is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. If you have an older version of Norton Utilities installed, it may not support PNFD format. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Norton Utilities.

Step 3. Associate Norton FormatSaver Data files with Norton Utilities

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

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Right-click the PNFD file and choose Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Norton Utilities installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open PNFD files box and clicking OK button.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with PNFD extension, select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with PNFD extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the PNFD is not faulty

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 PNFD file. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Check the PNFD file for viruses or malware

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the PNFD file hinders attempts to open it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. If the scanner detected that the PNFD file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

Did you receive the PNFD file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. If the PNFD file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Norton FormatSaver Data file.

4. Check whether your system can handle Norton Utilities

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with PNFD extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with Norton FormatSaver Data files. It may be the case that the PNFD files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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