PARTIAL File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .partial
Full Name Internet Explorer Partially Downloaded File
File Type Partially Downloaded File
Developer Microsoft
Associated Programs Internet Explorer, possibly other web browsers
Primary Usage Storing partially downloaded content from the Internet
MIME Type N/A
Binary Format Yes
Can Be Opened Manually No (not in intended partial state)
Recoverable Yes, if download is resumed
Encryption Depends on the original file being downloaded
File Signature Not specific (varies according to the original file's type)
Operating Systems Windows (primarily associated with Internet Explorer)
Editable No
Conversion Automatically converted to target file type upon download completion
How to Open Complete the download process in Internet Explorer or rename the file extension if download is not resumable
Characteristic Temporary file
Automatically Deleted Yes, upon successful download completion
Functionality Prevents having to restart downloads from the beginning
Manual Intervention Required to resume or complete download in some cases
Unique Features Part of Microsoft's Internet Explorer download mechanism