XTP2 File Extension

What is XTP2 file?

XTP2 is a file extension commonly associated with Microsoft InfoPath Template Format files. XTP2 files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. XTP2 file format, along with 6033 other file formats, belongs to the Misc Files category. The software recommended for managing XTP2 files is Microsoft InfoPath. Software named Microsoft InfoPath was created by Microsoft Corporation. In order to find more detailed information on the software and XTP2 files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support XTP2 file extension

Programs that can handle XTP2 files are as follows. XTP2 files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

Updated: 02/20/2021

How to open file with XTP2 extension?

Problems with accessing XTP2 may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with XTP2 extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Get the Microsoft InfoPath

Problems with opening and working with XTP2 files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with XTP2 files being present on your machine. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download Microsoft InfoPath and install it on your device. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. The safest method of downloading Microsoft InfoPath installed is by going to developer’s website (Microsoft Corporation) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of Microsoft InfoPath and update if needed

If the problems with opening XTP2 files still occur even after installing Microsoft InfoPath, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Microsoft InfoPath 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 Microsoft InfoPath installed, it may not support XTP2 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 Microsoft InfoPath.

Step 3. Associate Microsoft InfoPath Template Format files with Microsoft InfoPath

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate XTP2 files with latest version of Microsoft InfoPath 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 XTP2 file and choose Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Microsoft InfoPath is installed, check the Always use this app to open XTP2 files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with XTP2 extension, select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with XTP2 extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Verify that the XTP2 is not faulty

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the XTP2 file is valid. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Verify that the XTP2 in question is not infected with a computer virus

Should it happed that the XTP2 is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the XTP2 file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the XTP2 file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Ensure the file with XTP2 extension is complete and error-free

If the XTP2 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. If the XTP2 file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Microsoft InfoPath Template Format file again.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Microsoft InfoPath

If the systems has insufficient resources to open XTP2 files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

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 Microsoft InfoPath Template Format files. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with XTP2 files affecting older versions of given software.

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