Tips to open SPM file
Can't open the SPM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open SPM files as well as a list of programs that support SPM files.
SPM file extension
| File Name |
Corel WordPerfect |
| File Developer |
Corel Corporation |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The SPM file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SPM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SPM file on each system platform.
What is SPM file?
The file with the extension SPM is the Misc Files file type. The creator of this file is Corel Corporation. In addition to this file, the Misc Files category includes 6033 related files. Corel WordPerfect appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. 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 WordPerfect Office. This was created by Corel Corporation. This file type can also be opened by 1 other programs.
How to open SPM file?
An often recurring problem with Corel WordPerfect is that SPM is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file SPM 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 SPM 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. This can be achieved by typing WordPerfect Office into the operating 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 SPM files.
Programs to open SPM file
Remember to download programs supporting SPM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of WordPerfect Office with SPM files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the SPM file still does not use the WordPerfect Office program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. 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 WordPerfect Office application as the default for handling the SPM file.
Step 3. Update WordPerfect Office to the latest version
If, despite the association of the WordPerfect Office program with the Corel WordPerfect file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest 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 SPM 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 SPM file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the SPM file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
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. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our SPM file. However, remember that not every infected SPM file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the SPM files changes over time. 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. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged SPM files. You can restore the file from a backup or use Corel Corporation help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted SPM 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.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move SPM to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. 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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