Tips to open FMAP file
Can't open the FMAP file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open FMAP files as well as a list of programs that support FMAP files.
FMAP file extension
| File Name |
Family Atlas Pulbished Family Map |
| File Developer |
RootsMagic, Inc. |
| File Category |
Document Files |
The FMAP file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the FMAP files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the FMAP file on each system platform.
What is FMAP file?
The file in the FMAP format belongs to the Document Files category. The author of this format is RootsMagic, Inc.. In addition to this file, the Document Files category includes 574 related files. Family Atlas Pulbished Family Map is most often found on 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The main program that supports this format is Family Atlas. This was created by RootsMagic, Inc..
How to open FMAP file?
The most common problem when using Family Atlas Pulbished Family Map is that a specific FMAP is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open FMAP, 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 FMAP 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 Family Atlas
The first step is to check if the computer has the Family Atlas program installed. This can be achieved by typing Family Atlas into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file FMAP with Family Atlas. Below is a list of programs that support the file FMAP.
Programs to open FMAP file
Remember to download programs supporting FMAP files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Family Atlas with FMAP files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the FMAP file to open in the Family Atlas application, but you can set it manually. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Family Atlas application as the default for handling the FMAP file.
Step 3. Update Family Atlas to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Family Atlas program with the Family Atlas Pulbished Family Map file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the RootsMagic, Inc. website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the FMAP file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the FMAP 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. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file FMAP or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected FMAP files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the FMAP files changes over time. 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.
There can be many reasons for this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair FMAP file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact RootsMagic, Inc.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file FMAP 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.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move FMAP to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the FMAP file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the FMAP file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the FMAP file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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