Tips to open NMS file
Can't open the NMS file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open NMS files as well as a list of programs that support NMS files.
NMS file extension
File Name |
Numega SoftICE Loader Format Including Debugging Info |
File Developer |
NuMega |
File Category |
Misc Files |
The NMS file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the NMS files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the NMS file on each system platform.
What is NMS file?
The NMS file has been categorized as Misc Files. The author of this format is NuMega. Misc Files consists of 6033 similar files. Numega SoftICE Loader Format Including Debugging Info is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The SoftICE application is recommended to open the file. It was released by NuMega.
How to open NMS file?
An often recurring problem with Numega SoftICE Loader Format Including Debugging Info is that NMS is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file NMS to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the NMS 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 SoftICE
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that SoftICE is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name SoftICE in it. 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 NMS.
Programs to open NMS file
Remember to download programs supporting NMS files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of SoftICE with NMS files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the NMS file still does not use the SoftICE program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. 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. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the NMS file with the SoftICE program.
Step 3. Update SoftICE to the latest version
If, however, after binding SoftICE with Numega SoftICE Loader Format Including Debugging Info there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the NuMega website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the NMS 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 NMS file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file NMS or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover NMS files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the NMS 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. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged NMS files. You can restore the file from a backup or use NuMega help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted NMS 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. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move NMS to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file NMS to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the NMS file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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