Tips to open NAM file
Can't open the NAM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open NAM files as well as a list of programs that support NAM files.
NAM file extension
| File Name |
DMAP Spreadsheet Format |
| File Developer |
Alan Morton |
| File Category |
Spreadsheet Files |
The NAM file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the NAM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the NAM file on each system platform.
What is NAM file?
The file in the NAM format belongs to the Spreadsheet Files category. The creator of this file is Alan Morton. In addition to this file, the Spreadsheet Files category includes 100 related files. DMAP Spreadsheet Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. 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 DMAP. This was created by Alan Morton.
How to open NAM file?
The main problem with DMAP Spreadsheet Format is that the NAM file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that NAM 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 NAM 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 DMAP
In this case, you should first verify that the DMAP application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing DMAP 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 NAM.
Programs to open NAM file
Remember to download programs supporting NAM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of DMAP with NAM files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the NAM file still does not use the DMAP program, it means no association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. 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. 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 DMAP application as the default for handling the NAM file.
Step 3. Update DMAP to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the DMAP program, it is possible that DMAP Spreadsheet Format requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Alan Morton page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the NAM file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
The NAM file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the NAM file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. 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 NAM or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected NAM files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of NAM 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.
There can be many reasons for this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged NAM files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Alan Morton, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file NAM 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the NAM file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the NAM file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the NAM file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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