Tips to open FMS file
Can't open the FMS file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open FMS files as well as a list of programs that support FMS files.
FMS file extension
| File Name |
Lotus Freelance Graphics |
| File Developer |
IBM |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The FMS file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the FMS files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the FMS file on each system platform.
What is FMS file?
The file with the extension FMS is the Misc Files file type. The author of this format is IBM. Additionally, the Misc Files category contains 6033 of other files. Lotus Freelance Graphics is supported by 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 Lotus Freelance Graphics. This was created by IBM.
How to open FMS file?
The main problem with Lotus Freelance Graphics is that the FMS file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file FMS to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the FMS 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 Lotus Freelance Graphics
The first step is to check if the computer has the Lotus Freelance Graphics program installed. This can be achieved by typing Lotus Freelance Graphics into the operating system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file FMS.
Programs to open FMS file
Remember to download programs supporting FMS files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Lotus Freelance Graphics with FMS files
If, despite the installed application, the FMS file does not start in the Lotus Freelance Graphics application, you must create a file 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. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. 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 FMS file with the Lotus Freelance Graphics application.
Step 3. Update Lotus Freelance Graphics to the latest version
If, however, after binding Lotus Freelance Graphics with Lotus Freelance Graphics there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the IBM website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the FMS file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to FMS files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file FMS or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover FMS 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 FMS file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged FMS files. You can restore the file from a backup or use IBM help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted FMS 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.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the FMS file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file FMS to close. 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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