Tips to open TM2 file
Can't open the TM2 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open TM2 files as well as a list of programs that support TM2 files.
TM2 file extension
The TM2 file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the TM2 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the TM2 file on each system platform.
What is TM2 file?
The file in the TM2 format belongs to the Raster Image Files category. Additionally, the Raster Image Files category contains 522 of other files. PlayStation 2 Graphic 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 XnView. This was created by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet. This file type can also be opened by 2 other programs.
How to open TM2 file?
The main problem with PlayStation 2 Graphic is that the TM2 file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file TM2 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 TM2 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 XnView
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that XnView is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name XnView in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file TM2 with XnView. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open TM2 files.
Programs to open TM2 file
Remember to download programs supporting TM2 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of XnView with TM2 files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the TM2 file still does not use the XnView program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. 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 TM2 file with the XnView application.
Step 3. Update XnView to the latest version
If, despite the association of the XnView program with the PlayStation 2 Graphic file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the TM2 file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. 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 TM2 files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our TM2 file. Sometimes virus-infected TM2 files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the TM2 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair TM2 file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact N/A
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file TM2 except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the TM2 file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the TM2 file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file TM2 to close. However, some background programs may block the TM2 file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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