File extension part information
The file extension .PART is often described as a PTC Pro/Engineer PART file. It may also be described as a partially downloaded file. As the name suggests this type has partially been downloaded from the internet. The .PART extension file type is then used to describe downloads that may be in the process of being carried out or those that may have been stopped. However, even in instances when downloads are stopped, some PART files may be resumed later using the same programmes that were used to initiate those downloads.
Cannot open part files in Windows?
Not being able to open part files in Windows may be a result of registry errors or not having the appropriate application installed. It is strongly recommended that you scan your computer for registry errors (free).The file extension .PART is used by various file transfer applications. These programs include, Go!Zilla and eMule. The discontinued eDonkey transfer program also makes use of the .PART file extension. It is important to note that if a user is looking to resume a PART file download using FlashGet, the extension would have to assume the suffix .JC. .PART file extensions cannot be opened directly. On platforms like Windows and UNIX one may be able to open the .PART file extension successfully. In most instances, download managers store part downloads with a .PART file extension.