Tips to open LAM file

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

LAM file extension

File Name Netscape Media Player Streaming Audio Metafile
File Category Audio Files

The LAM file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the LAM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the LAM file on each system platform.

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What is LAM file?

The file in the LAM format belongs to the Audio Files category. In addition to this file, the Audio Files category includes 771 related files. Netscape Media Player Streaming Audio Metafile is most often found on 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 Netscape Navigator. This was created by AOL Inc..

How to open LAM file?

The main problem with Netscape Media Player Streaming Audio Metafile is that the LAM file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open LAM, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the LAM 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 Netscape Navigator

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Netscape Navigator is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Netscape Navigator into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file LAM.

Programs to open LAM file

Remember to download programs supporting LAM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.

Step 2. Create association of Netscape Navigator with LAM files

If, despite the installed application, the LAM file does not start in the Netscape Navigator application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Netscape Navigator application as the default for handling the LAM file.

Step 3. Update Netscape Navigator to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the Netscape Navigator program, it is possible that Netscape Media Player Streaming Audio Metafile requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the AOL Inc. website or update the program from the application.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the LAM 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:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the LAM 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. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our LAM file. However, remember that not every infected LAM file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the LAM file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular LAM file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting N/A, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file LAM 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.
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. It is best to move LAM to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the LAM file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file LAM 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.