Tips to open AMES file

Can't open the AMES file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open AMES files as well as a list of programs that support AMES files.

AMES file extension

File Name NASA Ames Data Exchange Format
File Category Misc Files

The AMES file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the AMES files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the AMES file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 5
  • 2
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is AMES file?

The file with the extension AMES is the Misc Files file type. In addition to this file, the Misc Files category includes 6033 related files. NASA Ames Data Exchange Format is most often found on 3 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Linux, Mac OS, Windows. The main program that supports this format is NotePad++ text editor. This was created by Notepad++ Team. There are also 8 alternative programs to handle the AMES file. Sublime Text, PSPad, Microsoft Windows NotePad, Atom will apply when it is not possible to use NotePad++ text editor.

How to open AMES file?

An often recurring problem with NASA Ames Data Exchange Format is that AMES is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that AMES files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the AMES 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 NotePad++ text editor

The first step is to check if the computer has the NotePad++ text editor program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name NotePad++ text editor in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file AMES with NotePad++ text editor. Below you will find a list of applications that support AMES files.

Step 2. Create association of NotePad++ text editor with AMES files

If, despite the installed application, the AMES file does not start in the NotePad++ text editor application, you must create a file association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting 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. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the AMES file with the NotePad++ text editor application.

Step 3. Update NotePad++ text editor to the latest version

If, however, after binding NotePad++ text editor with NASA Ames Data Exchange Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Notepad++ Team website or update the program from the application.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the AMES file

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the AMES file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our AMES file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover AMES files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the AMES file. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged AMES files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting , but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted AMES files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the AMES file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file AMES to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the AMES file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.