Tips to open SOM file
Can't open the SOM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open SOM files as well as a list of programs that support SOM files.
SOM file extension
| File Name |
Corel Paradox Sort Information |
| File Developer |
Corel Corporation |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The SOM file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SOM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SOM file on each system platform.
What is SOM file?
The SOM file has been categorized as Misc Files. The author of this format is Corel Corporation. Additionally, the Misc Files category contains 6033 of other files. Corel Paradox Sort Information is supported by 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is WordPerfect Office. This was created by Corel Corporation. This file type can also be opened by 1 other programs. The Corel Paradox programs will also handle the file when the WordPerfect Office program does not fulfill its role.
How to open SOM file?
The main problem with Corel Paradox Sort Information is that the SOM file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open SOM, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the SOM 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 WordPerfect Office
The first step is to check if the computer has the WordPerfect Office program installed. To do this, enter the name WordPerfect Office into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open SOM files.
Programs to open SOM file
Remember to download programs supporting SOM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of WordPerfect Office with SOM files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the SOM file to open in the WordPerfect Office application, but you can set it manually. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the SOM file with the WordPerfect Office application.
Step 3. Update WordPerfect Office to the latest version
If, however, after binding WordPerfect Office with Corel Paradox Sort Information there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Corel Corporation website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the SOM file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to SOM files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
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. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file SOM or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected SOM files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the SOM files changes over time. 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. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair SOM file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Corel Corporation, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted SOM files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
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. It is best to move SOM to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with 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. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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