Tips to open SME file
Can't open the SME file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open SME files as well as a list of programs that support SME files.
SME file extension
| File Name |
SmartEncryptor Encrypted Archive |
| File Developer |
Smartsoft |
| File Category |
Encoded Files |
The SME file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SME files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SME file on each system platform.
What is SME file?
The file in the SME format belongs to the Encoded Files category. The author of this format is Smartsoft. In addition to this file, the Encoded Files category includes 236 related files. SmartEncryptor Encrypted Archive is most often found on 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The main program that supports this format is SmartEncryptor. This was created by Smartsoft.
How to open SME file?
The main problem with SmartEncryptor Encrypted Archive is that the SME file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file SME to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the SME 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 SmartEncryptor
In this case, you should first verify that the SmartEncryptor application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name SmartEncryptor 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 SME files.
Programs to open SME file
Remember to download programs supporting SME files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of SmartEncryptor with SME files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the SME file to open in the SmartEncryptor 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. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the SmartEncryptor application as the default for handling the SME file.
Step 3. Update SmartEncryptor to the latest version
If, despite the association of the SmartEncryptor program with the SmartEncryptor Encrypted Archive file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Smartsoft website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the SME 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:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the SME file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. 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 SME file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected SME files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of SME file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular SME file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Smartsoft help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted SME 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. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. If possible, you can try to move the SME file to another location.
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 SME to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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