Tips to open CEM file
Can't open the CEM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open CEM files as well as a list of programs that support CEM files.
CEM file extension
| File Name |
Empire Earth Game Format |
| File Developer |
Activision Blizzard |
| File Category |
Game Files |
The CEM file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the CEM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the CEM file on each system platform.
What is CEM file?
The CEM file has been categorized as Game Files. The creator of this file is Activision Blizzard. Game Files consists of 1509 similar files. Empire Earth Game Format is supported by 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is Empire Earth: Gold Edition. This was created by Activision Blizzard, Inc..
How to open CEM file?
The main problem with Empire Earth Game Format is that the CEM file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that CEM files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the CEM 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 Empire Earth: Gold Edition
The first step is to check if the computer has the Empire Earth: Gold Edition program installed. To do this, enter the name Empire Earth: Gold Edition into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open CEM files.
Programs to open CEM file
Remember to download programs supporting CEM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Empire Earth: Gold Edition with CEM files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the CEM file still does not use the Empire Earth: Gold Edition program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the CEM file with the Empire Earth: Gold Edition program.
Step 3. Update Empire Earth: Gold Edition to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Empire Earth: Gold Edition program with the Empire Earth Game Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Activision Blizzard, Inc. website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the CEM file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the CEM file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
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. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file CEM or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected CEM file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of CEM file may not always be supported by the latest software version. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair CEM file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Activision Blizzard help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted CEM 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 operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the CEM file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the CEM file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the CEM file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the CEM file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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