Tips to open NDS file
Can't open the NDS file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open NDS files as well as a list of programs that support NDS files.
NDS file extension
| File Name |
Nintendo DS Game ROM |
| File Category |
Game Files |
The NDS file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the NDS files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the NDS file on each system platform.
What is NDS file?
The file with the extension NDS is the Game Files file type. Game Files consists of 1509 similar files. Nintendo DS Game ROM is supported by 3 operating systems. The file will work on Linux, Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. There are also 4 alternative programs to handle the NDS file. DSemu, Dualis, OpenEmu will apply when it is not possible to use DeSmuME.
How to open NDS file?
The main problem with Nintendo DS Game ROM is that the NDS file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that NDS files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the NDS 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 DeSmuME
In this case, you should first verify that the DeSmuME application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing DeSmuME 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 you will find a list of applications that support NDS files.
Programs to open NDS file
Remember to download programs supporting NDS files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of DeSmuME with NDS files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the NDS file still does not use the DeSmuME program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select 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 DeSmuME application as the default for handling the NDS file.
Step 3. Update DeSmuME to the latest version
If, despite the association of the DeSmuME program with the Nintendo DS Game ROM file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the NDS file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:
The NDS file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to NDS files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
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. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our NDS file. Sometimes virus-infected NDS files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of NDS 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair NDS file corruption.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted NDS files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
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. Copying the NDS 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 NDS to close. However, some background programs may block the NDS file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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