Tips to open SXM file

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

SXM file extension

File Name StarMath Formula
File Developer Oracle
File Category Misc Files

The SXM file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SXM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SXM file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 3
  • 3
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is SXM file?

The SXM file has been categorized as Misc Files. The author of this format is Oracle. In addition to this file, the Misc Files category includes 6033 related files. StarMath Formula is most often found on 3 operating systems. The file will work on Linux, Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is Apache OpenOffice. This was created by Apache Software Foundation. This file type can also be opened by 7 other programs. The LibreOffice, NeoOffice, StarOffice programs will also handle the file when the Apache OpenOffice program does not fulfill its role.

How to open SXM file?

An often recurring problem with StarMath Formula is that SXM is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that SXM files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the SXM 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 Apache OpenOffice

The first step is to check if the computer has the Apache OpenOffice program installed. This can be achieved by typing Apache OpenOffice into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file SXM with Apache OpenOffice. Below you will find a list of applications that support SXM files.

Step 2. Create association of Apache OpenOffice with SXM files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the SXM file to open in the Apache OpenOffice 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 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. 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 Apache OpenOffice application as the default for handling the SXM file.

Step 3. Update Apache OpenOffice to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the Apache OpenOffice program, it is possible that StarMath Formula requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Apache Software Foundation website and install the latest version.

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

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

The SXM file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the SXM file. 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 SXM file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected SXM files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of SXM file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged SXM files. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Oracle
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted SXM 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. It is best to move SXM to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file SXM to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.