Kinds of TMP Files

Chief TMP Description

.TMP

Formatting:	.tmp
Type:	General Temporary File

TMP file is created to temporarily contain information while a new file is being made. It is sometimes created as an invisible file and is often deleted when the program is closed.

Programmer:	Mozilla
Class:	Backup Files
Entry:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.tmp

Software Programs That Open The General Temporary File:

Internet Explorer by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Mac

Mozilla Firefox by Mozilla

Windows

	Mac
	iOS

Android

Linux

Solaris

illumos

Microsoft Word by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Mac

Apple Safari by Apple

Windows

	Mac
	iOS

Android

Linux

Solaris

illumos

Microsoft Office by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Mac

Additional TMP Files

.TMP

Formatting:	.tmp
Type:	Finale Temporary File

Backup file created by Finale, a music notation application that used to compose musical scores. TMP file contains backup data the document being worked on the software.

Programmer:	MakeMusic, Inc.
Class:	Backup Files

Software Programs That Open Finale Temporary File Files:

Finale by MakeMusic, Inc.

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

.TMP

Formatting:	.tmp
Type:	Nero WaveEditor Peak Data

Temporary file that contains peaks in edited sounds created by WaveEditor, an audio editing software for Microsoft Windows operating system.

Programmer:	Nero AG
Class:	Temporary Files

Software Programs That Open Nero WaveEditor Peak Data Files:

Nero WaveEditor by Nero AG

Compatible with:

Windows

.TMP

Formatting:	.tmp
Type:	AZZ Cardfile Text Data

Temporary file associated with AZZ Cardfile, an application used to to manage any personal information like addresses, phone numbers etc. AZZ Cardfile creates TMP file in the process of opening .AZZ file. When successfully opened, it deletes the .TMP.

Programmer:	Antanas Zdramys
Class:	Temporary Files

Software Programs That Open AZZ Cardfile Text Data Files:

AZZ Cardfile by Antanas Zdramys

Compatible with:

Windows

.TMP

Formatting:	.tmp
Type:	IMail Server Web Messaging Data

Text file associated with Imail Server, a complete email messaging solution. TMP file contain temporary data about messages sent via the software. When the message is sent, TMP file is deleted automatically.

Programmer:	Ipswitch, Inc.
Class:	Temporary Files

Software Programs That Open IMail Server Web Messaging Data Files:

Ipswitch IMail Server by Ipswitch, Inc.

Compatible with:

Windows

.TMP

Formatting:	.tmp
Type:	Norton Antivirus Backup File

Backup file associated with Norton Antivirus, a computer protection tool against viruses and Trojan horses.

Programmer:	Symantec Corporation
Class:	Backup Files

Software Programs That Open Norton Antivirus Backup File Files:

Norton Antivirus by Symantec Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

.TMP

Formatting:	.tmp
Type:	SWAT Temperature Input File

Data file contains temperature input used by SWAT, SWAT a tool used to simulate the quality and quantity of surface and ground water and predict the environmental impact of land use, land management practices, and climate change.

Programmer:	Grassland, Soil and Water Research Laboratory
Class:	3D Image Files

Software Programs That Open SWAT Temperature Input File Files:

SWAT by Grassland, Soil and Water Research Laboratory

Compatible with:

Windows

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TMP File Complications

Frequent TMP Opening Issues

Internet Explorer Isn't There

When you double-click your TMP file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". Usually, this is because you do not have Internet Explorer for %%os%% installed. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.

Tip: Another TMP-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.

Internet Explorer Requires Update

Sometimes your installed version of Internet Explorer won't support your General Temporary File file. Visit the Microsoft Corporation website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Internet Explorer. The primary cause of this problem is that your General Temporary File file was created by a different (newer) version of Internet Explorer than what's installed.

Tip: If you right-click on your TMP file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.

Summary: Not having the right Internet Explorer version on your computer can cause problems opening TMP files.

More Causes of Problems Opening TMPs

Assuming you have the right Internet Explorer version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening TMP files. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening TMPs. Issues that aren't software-related:

• TMP file references in the Windows Registry are broken
• Mistaken removal of the Windows registry TMP description
• Partial installation of Internet Explorer that did not fully complete
• File corruption affecting your TMP file
• The TMP is infected with a virus
• Hardware associated with TMP has outdated drivers
• Windows cannot load your General Temporary File file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)