Tips to open NM file
Can't open the NM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open NM files as well as a list of programs that support NM files.
NM file extension
| File Name |
Space Engine Nebula Model Format |
| File Developer |
Space Engine |
| File Category |
3D Image Files |
The NM file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the NM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the NM file on each system platform.
What is NM file?
The file in the NM format belongs to the 3D Image Files category. The author of this format is Space Engine. 3D Image Files consists of 622 similar files. Space Engine Nebula Model Format 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.
How to open NM file?
An often recurring problem with Space Engine Nebula Model Format is that NM is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open NM, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the NM 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 Space Engine
The first step is to check if the computer has the Space Engine program installed. To do this, enter the name Space Engine into the 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 NM files.
Programs to open NM file
Remember to download programs supporting NM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Space Engine with NM files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the NM file to open in the Space Engine application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. 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. 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 NM file with the Space Engine application.
Step 3. Update Space Engine to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Space Engine program with the Space Engine Nebula Model Format 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 NM 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:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the NM file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file NM or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected NM files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of NM 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 this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular NM file corruption.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted NM files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
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. It is best to move NM to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file NM to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the NM file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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