Tips to open RUM file
Can't open the RUM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open RUM files as well as a list of programs that support RUM files.
RUM file extension
| File Name |
Bink Video Subtitle Format |
| File Developer |
RAD Game Tools |
| File Category |
Video Files |
The RUM file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the RUM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the RUM file on each system platform.
What is RUM file?
The RUM file has been categorized as Video Files. The author of this format is RAD Game Tools. Additionally, the Video Files category contains 546 of other files. Bink Video Subtitle Format is supported by 2 operating systems. These systems consist of Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. There are also 1 alternative programs to handle the RUM file. The RAD Video Tools programs will also handle the file when the Bink Video Player program does not fulfill its role.
How to open RUM file?
The most common problem when using Bink Video Subtitle Format is that a specific RUM is not associated with the program. This causes the file RUM to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the RUM 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 Bink Video Player
In this case, you should first verify that the Bink Video Player application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Bink Video Player in it. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support RUM files.
Programs to open RUM file
Remember to download programs supporting RUM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Bink Video Player with RUM files
If, despite the installed application, the RUM file does not start in the Bink Video Player application, you must create a file 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. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the RUM file with the Bink Video Player application.
Step 3. Update Bink Video Player to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Bink Video Player program, it is possible that Bink Video Subtitle Format requires a newer version of the program.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the RUM 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 RUM file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file RUM or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover RUM files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the RUM files changes over time. 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 ability to automatically repair RUM file corruption.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted RUM 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 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 RUM to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the RUM file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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