Tips to open ACX file
Can't open the ACX file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open ACX files as well as a list of programs that support ACX files.
ACX file extension
| File Name |
Atari ST Program |
| File Developer |
Atari |
| File Category |
Game Files |
The ACX file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the ACX files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the ACX file on each system platform.
What is ACX file?
The file in the ACX format belongs to the Game Files category. The author of this format is Atari. Additionally, the Game Files category contains 1509 of other files. Atari ST Program is most often found on 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. Alternatively, you can use 3 other programs. You can use FAST, SainT, STonX in case Gemulator cannot be used.
How to open ACX file?
An often recurring problem with Atari ST Program is that ACX is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open ACX, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the ACX file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install Gemulator
The first step is to check if the computer has the Gemulator program installed. To do this, enter the name Gemulator into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open ACX files.
Programs to open ACX file
Remember to download programs supporting ACX files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Gemulator with ACX files
If, despite the installed application, the ACX file does not start in the Gemulator application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the ACX file with the Gemulator application.
Step 3. Update Gemulator to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Gemulator program, it is possible that Atari ST Program requires a newer version of the program.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the ACX file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The ACX file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the ACX file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our ACX file. Sometimes virus-infected ACX files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the ACX file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair ACX file corruption.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file ACX except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move ACX to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the ACX file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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