Tips to open S98 file

Can't open the S98 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open S98 files as well as a list of programs that support S98 files.

S98 file extension

File Name NEC PC-98 Audio
File Category Audio Files

The S98 file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the S98 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the S98 file on each system platform.

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What is S98 file?

The file in the S98 format belongs to the Audio Files category. In addition to this file, the Audio Files category includes 771 related files. NEC PC-98 Audio appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Mac OS systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is Audio Overload. This was created by Richard F. Bannister.

How to open S98 file?

The main problem with NEC PC-98 Audio is that the S98 file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open S98, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the S98 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 Audio Overload

The first step is to check if the computer has the Audio Overload program installed. To do this, enter the name Audio Overload into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file S98 with Audio Overload. Below is a list of programs that support the file S98.

Programs to open S98 file

Remember to download programs supporting S98 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.

Step 2. Create association of Audio Overload with S98 files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the S98 file still does not use the Audio Overload 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. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Audio Overload application as the default for handling the S98 file.

Step 3. Update Audio Overload to the latest version

If, despite the association of the Audio Overload program with the NEC PC-98 Audio file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the Richard F. Bannister website or update the program from the application.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the S98 file

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to S98 files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the S98 file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected S98 files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the S98 file. 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 the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular S98 file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact N/A
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted S98 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 S98 file to another location will fix the problem.
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. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the S98 file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.