File Extension Database

Open PARTIAL File

A PARTIAL format file is a partially downloaded file typically created by Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 (IE9) or later, or by Microsoft Edge, the successor browser to Internet Explorer.

PARTIAL file saves the contents of a file while it is downloading.

PARTIAL files mark the download as incomplete and allows you to resume your downloads.

To resume partial downloads, double-click on the PARTIAL file, when it opens, IE displays the 'View downloads' window, which shows the list of complete and incomplete downloads.

From this window, you can click the Resume button to resume the download.

Internet Explorer creates PARTIAL file names by adding a compound file extension that contains generated code and the PARTIAL extension.

For example, the compound extension can be something like: .owxpco0.partial which is added to the original file name, my_file.ext, entire file name in this case looking like this: my_file.ext.owxpco0.partial

When the IE9 download is complete, the browser removes the extension appended to the file name, leaving only the original name.

In most cases, PARTIAL files are unusable until IE finishes downloading.

However, some media files, such as videos or music files, may be partially playable even though the download is incomplete.

Software to open and work PARTIAL files

Typical PARTIAL application file locations:

"C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe" -nohome

Frequently used application names to open PARTIAL files:

Internet Explorer

Frequently associated Windows objects:

IE.AssocFile.PARTIAL

How Can I Open PARTIAL File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open PARTIAL file is to find a PARTIAL file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a PARTIAL 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 PARTIAL 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 PARTIAL file opener then try to search online for "PARTIAL viewer", "application to open PARTIAL file" or "open PARTIAL file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open PARTIAL file

How Can I Open PARTIAL File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a PARTIAL file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a PARTIAL 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 PARTIAL file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as PARTIAL file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open PARTIAL file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open PARTIAL file then try to search for "PARTIAL viewer", "application to open PARTIAL file" or "read PARTIAL file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read PARTIAL file

How Can I Open PARTIAL File on Android

If you downloaded a PARTIAL 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 PARTIAL 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 "PARTIAL".
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 "PARTIAL viewer", "PARTIAL 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 PARTIAL File on iPhone or iPad

To open PARTIAL 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 PARTIAL 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 "PARTIAL". This way you can find apps which can open PARTIAL 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 "PARTIAL viewer" or "PARTIAL file" online in your favorite search engine.

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