Tips to open KIM file
Can't open the KIM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open KIM files as well as a list of programs that support KIM files.
KIM file extension
| File Name |
Commodore KIM-1 Image Format |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The KIM file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the KIM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the KIM file on each system platform.
What is KIM file?
The KIM file has been categorized as Misc Files. In addition to this file, the Misc Files category includes 6033 related files. Commodore KIM-1 Image Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The MAME application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Nicola Salmoria and the MAME team.
How to open KIM file?
The main problem with Commodore KIM-1 Image Format is that the KIM file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that KIM files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the KIM 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 MAME
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that MAME is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name MAME 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 KIM files.
Programs to open KIM file
Remember to download programs supporting KIM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of MAME with KIM files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the KIM file to open in the MAME 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. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the KIM file with the MAME program.
Step 3. Update MAME to the latest version
If, despite the association of the MAME program with the Commodore KIM-1 Image Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Nicola Salmoria and the MAME team page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the KIM file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to KIM 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. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file KIM or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected KIM file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of KIM file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair KIM file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted KIM 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. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move KIM to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with 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 it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the KIM file again. However, some background programs may block the KIM file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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